tooth extraction

Rinsing after tooth extraction??

2010-05-21T18:50:00.000-07:00

Hi guys

My dad recently had a tooth extracted and was told he couldn't rinse his mouth even with water, was bleeding a lot so had to keep spitting out the blood all the way home (sorry to be grim).

Does this sound right to anyone, I can't believe it myself, dentist didn't explain why and was quite arrogant.

Advice appreciated

thanks x

Rinsing after tooth extraction??
It's probably so he will form a clot. I think he can rinse, just have him do it gently. Also like the other person suggested use warm salt water--%26gt; 1/2 tsp. salt to 1 c. warm water.
Reply:thats sounds absurd, when i got my tooth extracted for braces y dentist just said do what you normally do rinse etc.

i'm pretty sure he can rinse with water but you could also try mouth wash
Reply:to stop the bleeding use a tea bag, i have used that several times from my dentist. And he always told me to rinse with salted water. Works well.
Reply:You're not to rinse briskly, a slow swish over the extraction hole with warm, salty water is best. He's also not to use a straw for the next several days (the pressure will remove the clot from the plugged hole) or eat anything hard.

Is my reaction to tooth extraction normal? & what happens with a bridge?

2010-05-21T18:49:00.003-07:00

i had a tooth next to the front teeth removed yesterday as it got broken and was loose. it was very quick and i didnt feel it. but my gum and the teeth surrounding are saw. there also feels to be a 'bubble' in the gap, if you know what i mean. im a complete idiot %26amp; wuss and daren't look in the mirror. it doesnt hurt alot. but i wondered if this was normal and how long the sawness would last.

also, in about 4-6 weeks im going back to have a bridge fixed, but what does this actually entail?

Is my reaction to tooth extraction normal? %26amp; what happens with a bridge?
A bubble in the gap? Maybe just a blood clot? Whatever, it is not likely to be of concern

The wound will take more than 4-6 weeks to heal fully. It would be OK to get a *temporary* bridge at that stage, but a *permanent* replacement should be delayed for about 12 weeks. If you make a permanent bridge too soon before healing is complete, then a gap will later appear under the new bridge. Not very attractive.
Reply:The "bubble" sounds like a blood clot, try to aviod drinking anything hot, as this will encourage the clot to bleed and if you do feel any discomfort just take your normal pain killers, dont take Asprins as these thin the blood and will also encourage bleeding.

The sawness should ease within the next couple of days, washing out your mouth will a small glass of warm salty water will help keep your mouth clean and wash out any debris which may gather in the socket of the extracted tooth.

As for the Bridge, this procedure is pretty simple, the dentist will drill down the opposing teeth and take a mould of your upper/lower jaw, this is then sent away to a lab and returns about a week-2 weeks later when the dentist fits it.

It's not as bad as it sounds and you'll be fine, good luck!
Reply:It does take time for your mouth to heal and will feel "funny" Remember to gently rinse your mouth out after eating. A bridge is what it says 2 anchors either side of gap and a "tooth" in the middle.An impression will be taken of your mouth and this will be sent away ,made in to a model of your mouth with a type of plaster,then your bridge will be modelled on the plaster model of your mouth for a good fit.

Pain and process of a tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:49:00.002-07:00

I know you get administered with local anesthesia, but I am still worried about getting a permanent tooth extracted (I'm only 15) and a baby tooth extracted, which doesn't have a permanent tooth under it and isn't loose. I'm not worried about the pain of the needle, but I'm scared about if loosening my permanent tooth and pulling it out will actually hurt even with it numb. I wasn't so scared at first but I asked my mom and she said that the numbing doesn't help.

Pain and process of a tooth extraction?
First off you need to ask your dentist any questions you might have. I had a molar extracted last year.I'll go over the process:first they will call you back to the room,second the dentist will come in with the numbing shot,next the dentist will inject you with the numbing cream after that you will have to wait about 5 minutes while the numbing medicine takes effect,after that the dentist will get these type of forceps and gently start to apply pressure then he/she will put more and more pressure until the tooth comes out but at the same time he will rock it back and forth.Then the dentist will do the same to the other tooth but I am not sure if he will have to give you two shots.After he has pulled out both teeth you will have to hold gauze on both places where the teeth where.After a while they will stop bleeding and you may be having some discomfort so you can take some Advil ibuprofen etc....

I hope all goes well!!!!
Reply:The numbing absolutely helps. I didn't feel a thing when I had a tooth extracted.

Are you sure you heard your mom right?
Reply:The local anaesthesia should be effective if the dentist is doing her job properly. You'll probably only feel some tugging. It'll be important that you discuss this with her before the procedure, she should help remove your fears!

Dentists have also been known to inject more anaesthesia during the procedure if needed, so if you feel pain be sure to shout out, but I don't think I need to tell you that!

What's more likely is that you'll have some discomfort afterwards, so painkillers will be needed then.
Reply:I have had a lot of teeth out, and if you have an injection it is really quick and easy and doesn't hurt. It is easier than having a filling.
Reply:The numbing helps! I have had 2 teeth pulled. It is not bad. It might be a little tender after, so take some Aleve or Tylno--sp? LOLl!
Reply:when i had mine token out, (i had to get 4 out, but my dentist only took 2 out at a time) i honestly didn't feel a thing. i didn't even know he pulled it out. you'll just feel some tugging and pulling and that's it. no pain.

After a tooth extraction when can i drink?

2010-05-21T18:49:00.001-07:00

I have just had an infected tooth pulled out. When can I drink some water?

After a tooth extraction when can i drink?
You can drink right after the extraction, avoid drinking with a straw as resulting pressure tend to dislodge the clot which is necessary for healing.
Reply:You can drink water right away. Just stay away from using straws for a few days.
Reply:you can drink right away, i was eating chinese food and pizza about a our after i got 4 wisdom teeth pulled. I experienced no pain at all.

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Anyone ever had complications after tooth extraction like damage & extraction of other teeth?

2010-05-21T18:49:00.000-07:00

I had ma upper tooth extracted 3 weeks ago %26amp; now the one next to it is sensative %26amp; hurts when biting on %26amp; taping, dentist say this also might need to be extracted but its no abcess or anything so what kind of damage is it that it has be taken out, anyone?

Anyone ever had complications after tooth extraction like damage %26amp; extraction of other teeth?
The dentist can often leverage on that remaining tooth in the removal of another tooth. The will cause swelling of the ligament and pain to pressure . I would give the area a little time before you make another extraction appointment. (6 weeks minimum for the internal swelling to go down) The other thing that happens, is all of the biting pressure that used to be shared by two teeth is now all coming down on one tooth. This can piss off the tooth. Ask your dentist to check and adjust the bite on the remaining tooth to see if that calms down the ligament.

Good luck
Reply:Certainly damage can be done to an adjacent tooth while a tooth is being extracted. As the dentist is trying to loosen the tooth, he/she must try not to put pressure on the adjacent tooth. Also, any fillings on an adjacent tooth can be inadvertently loosened or broken .

You say this tooth is not abscessed or anything. Has there been any bone lost around the tooth? Gum disease and loss of bone support can result in the loss of a perfectly healthy tooth.

Upper front tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:48:00.002-07:00

Where does the dentist give the shot at to numb the area when having an upper front tooth extracted?

Upper front tooth extraction?
It will probably be a palatal injection-the roof of your mouth. Maybe one above the tooth.

Bleeding after tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:48:00.001-07:00

I had a wisdom tooth at the top right taken out yesterday morning, and by and large everything has been fine.

My only concern is that the gum is still bleeding, albeit very very little. If I spit into the sink, there's a tiny amount of blood there. I can't taste blood in my mouth, nor is any visible when I open wide and take a look.

How long does this kind of bleeding continue, and is there a point at which I should be worried?

Bleeding after tooth extraction?
Dont panic, this is fairly common after having an extraction, when your tooth is extracted a blood clot forms over the socket, if you drink anything hot it will disturb the clot and bleeding will occur, bear in mind that the blood will mix with your own saliva and this will make it look as though there is a lot more blood.

If this continues try placing a bit of wet kitchen towel over the socket, this will soak up any blood, dont use cotton wool as this will get stuck in the socket and can be messy and unpleasant.

If you have serious blood loss contact the dentist and he/she will check that everything is OK.

Is it ok? Tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:48:00.000-07:00

After I had my tooth extracted and the tooth stopped bleeding..like four to five hours later. I gargled with hydrogen peroxide. I've been on antibiotics which have unfortunately given me a yeast infection that I cant do anything about because im not done with the medication..and Ive been gargling with mouth wash since. Was the hydrogen peroxide a good move? Should I have done that? when will this damn thing heal. I got it done Friday afternoon.

Is it ok? Tooth extraction?
first of all ring up your dentist for some advice, your not suposed to gargle with anything untill 24hrs after an extraction and your only supposed to use salt walter washes as far as i know.
Reply:gargling is fine..it should start feeling better very soon..And you can go to the store and get monastic3 for your yeast infection..
Reply:I don't think gargling with hydrogen peroxide is a good idea at all after an extraction!! The more you swish around in there, the more likely you are to disturb the blood clot which needs to be there in order for the hole to heal. Call your dentist ASAP for advice on that one.

Whatever you do- continue to take the antibiotics until they are gone. That is very important.

For the yeast infection, you can buy something OTC. Or call your regular dr and explain what's going on- maybe he/she will give you a rx for diflucan. It's a pill you take once to cure the yeast infection. You can try eating lots of yogurt and/or taking acidopholis pills but if you already have a full blown yeast infection, it probably won't work. (for future reference- I stock up on yogurt as soon as I know I'm going to be on antibiotics. I have a bottle of acidopholis pills in the fridge too. But those only work as a preventative measure)

Good luck- I hope everything is back to normal soon.

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Root Canal or Tooth Extraction and Health. Does any doctor have an opinion regarding chronic health problems?

2010-05-21T18:47:00.003-07:00

I had a root canal in 1998. Retreatment one month ago The infection was prfound. I thought I would feel better after the root canl. Ringing in my ears for over six months and thought that the root canal would help alleviate the problem. I also have had muscular pain in right arm (which is the side of the molar in question. The MD prior to the root canal thought I had fibromyalgia. When the infection was released I immediately felt better. However, I did get worse healthwise since the infection was outside the tooth.. I have had dizzy spells and some cognitive problems. There is so much on the internet regarding controversies in root canals and its impact on your overall health. I do not know whether to finish the root canal procedure or have my tooth pulled. The endodontist indicated that a resdiual infection can take as long as two years to rid itself from the body. I have read about the mercury problem in root canals. Are their any professionals who can offer opinions?

Root Canal or Tooth Extraction and Health. Does any doctor have an opinion regarding chronic health problems?
I strongly disagree with the coment above. No one can say weather a RCT was done the right way or the wrong way based on a narrative description.

How does the answerer even know a Root Canal was Done. Patients often misunderstand treatment even when it is spoken in their own native tongue.

I can't count the number of time a patient has said "I had a root canal last year. yet on the X-ray there is no evidence of an root canal ever being done. Patients misidentify Pulpal Therapy (pulpectomy) with Root Canals. they go to the dentist. The dentist is busy talking in dental tongue and he or she nods and goes home. They go in with pain, go home out of pain, " oh , yeah must have been a root canal."

that said. Even the best Root canals even fail, done by the best Specialist. You can't say so %26amp; so did wrong based on the patients impression.

As far as this question is concerned. If you have had it retreated and you are still having problems with it. then yes you need to seek additional consultation with an MD.

A few years ago, I had a patient presented with a tooth infection in the upper jaw. We did the RCT. pain went away then came back. He ended up in the hospital 1 month later on IV Antibiotics. The pulled the tooth and symptoms seemed to subside. I'm think Oh **** what did I miss. Anyway, later he went back to us in pain again. After a third look by a specialist, it turned out he has brain cancer and survived. So, You never know what is going on, especially here, in this forum.
Reply:I would definitely see your physician and perhaps a neurologist about the pain you're feeling. If a tooth infection has been present for a long time, it will usually spread in between the muscles in your jaw and down your neck via fascial planes because these are the paths or least resistance. There are several fascial layers surrounding areas near your spine as well, and if the infection has gotten in there, swelling may irritate or impinge on the cervical spinal nerves going to your arm.

As for mercury and root canals, I'm not sure what issues there are since mercury isn't used in most root canal procedures. Normally, the pulp is removed, the canal is shaped/cleaned with files, irrigated with bleach, and then filled with a sealer and rubber (gutta percha). The sealer is made from eugenol(an alchohol that's reponsible for that clove smell you find at a dentist office) and zinc oxide.
Reply:The reason you had to go through a retreatment was because the dentist who did the first one did not do it the right way. An RCT must be done to perfection to ensure the survival of the tooth. Did the ringing in the ears and the pain in right arm might be due to the infection (abscess, most likely) pressing a nerve. If these symptoms have been released after the retreatment, you have nothing to worry about. Trust your dentist, but also know exactly what he is doing. Mercury is not used in root canal filling, either silver or, more commonly, GP points (made of inert wax substance) are used. Residual infections may take a long time to heal, since they are enclosed in a bone. They should not have flare ups if the RCT is done right.

Can a recent tooth extraction and infected tooth (being treated with prescribed antibiotics) cause a toothache

2010-05-21T18:47:00.002-07:00

a friend of mine had a tooth pullled on tuesday and now she has a fever..could these be related??

Can a recent tooth extraction and infected tooth (being treated with prescribed antibiotics) cause a toothache
It shouldn't be, especially if she's on antibiotics.

Stitch came out of wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:47:00.001-07:00

I had my right wisdom tooth taken out on friday. it is now monday and i was brushing my teeth as directed and when i went to spit a stitch came out. There is a gap and a persistant odor coming from the site. I have swelling and little to no pain. Oh and there is no bleeding.Can this become dry socket? is it normal? what should i do besides contact my dentist?

Stitch came out of wisdom tooth extraction?
They will dissolve on their own however, 3 days is too soon to come out. Its unusual that it would come out- did you drink out of a straw or chew gum or taffy? The smell is bacteria and the start of an infection and yes it can become a dry socket. Call the surgeon and they'll get you right in to restitch the area. Good luck.
Reply:go suck a lemon with diarehha topping

How long after tooth extraction can I have coffee?

2010-05-21T18:47:00.000-07:00

this is actually my 4th extraction but every other time i didn't drink coffee. (previous was #15, #8, and #9 (7,8,9,10 is a bridge)

Yesterday at 9:45 am i had number 18 extracted. Healing is going well it seems to have clotted well with no signs of dry socket. minimal post extraction pain or swelling all of which have subsided at this point.

i am wondering if it would be okay to have a cup of coffee now. i don't drink it very hot, with cream and artificial sugar or if i should wait if so how long?

How long after tooth extraction can I have coffee?
Go ahead, just don't drink it through a straw and try not to drink extremely hot coffee. The big things are straws, smoking/tobacco, and carbonated beverages. Oh yeah, and no forceful spitting. Tea and coffee are okay.
Reply:i truly have no idea! you probably need to ask your dentist!
Reply:Drink the coffee, but forget the sweetener.....that stuff will kill you!
Reply:drink it with a straw and bypass the teeth
Reply:did you get percocet???

NO? that sucks. Only thing that makes it worth going to the dentist. next time tell him you are in severe pain and enjoy.
Reply:Should be okay. Just rinse mouth with water when you're done drinking the coffee. Enjoy.
Reply:It's ok to drink after 24 hrs. I just had my wisdoms pulled out this year and I dranked cocoa after 24 hrs. to the hr.after the extration was done. It's BETTER yet after 48 hrs.
Reply:I would wait at least another day. Dry sockets can happen three days after the extraction. I had that happen to me , and I didn't drink anything hot or didn't even smoke. Caffeine does cause the blood vessels to dilate.
Reply:I had it done this year and I used a piece of gauze when i drank coffee and took it out after I was done and then rinsed it with warm salt water and mine healed just fine
Reply:You can drink coffee as soon at the sedation has stopped working. Your nerves will indicate if the coffee it too hot or not. The Coffee itself doesn't infect. So there shouldn't be a problem. Best though is just to ask your dentist. He knows the complete details and only he can judge all effects. So asking the question here is dangerous. even my answer isn't 100% sure. There might be a special situation I don't know.

So again, ask your dentist. he knows.
Reply:You can drink the coffee, just not too hot and be careful of the extraction site. You should NOT drink with a straw. The reason being is that when you drink through a straw you create negative pressure within your mouth which has a possibilty of dislodging the clot from the extraction site, possibily leading to dry socket. If you get a little coffee in your site it's not going to kill you. There are far worse bacteria floating in around your mouth already.
Reply:YOu are fine to drink coffee just as long as it is not too hot and you are not drinking it out of a straw. Good luck!

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Bleeding with wisdom tooth extraction........help!!!?

2010-05-21T18:46:00.003-07:00

I had my bottom wisdom tooth taken out today, at the dentist, and he said it didnt really need a stitch, but the bleeding has got worse, and over the socket it has formed a massive jelly like clot. Is this normal?? Also i have slight pain on swallowing. I cannot eat anything as my whole jaw has stiffened too. I didnt think it would be this bad after! x

Bleeding with wisdom tooth extraction........help!!!?
If there is a clot there try not to disturb it, this is the first part of the healing process and if the clot is dislodged not only can it start bleeding again but can increase your chances of developing a dry socket.

If you find it does bleed again roll up a clean handkerchief or damp towel and bite down for a full 20 min, dont take it out every few mins, you need to apply constant pressure for 20 min, if not stopped repeat this for another 20 min, if again after this second full 20min of constant pressure you find its still bleeding then you may have to go to a + e or contact your dentist depending on the time of day, avoid tissue as this will only stick to the clot.

your jaw will be stiff prob coz you were open fairly wide and for a longer period of time than normal, pin on swallowing is prob due to the wound in your mouth being so far back, i would recommend that you take Ibuprofen for the next few days, this is the best painkiller for dental pain and it is also an anti-inflammatory painkiller meaning it will help reduce inflammation and swelling, follow instructions on packet do not exceed the max daily dose, usually 6 x 200mg tabs also only take ibuprofen if you are not asthmatic and dont have any stomach problems.

last thing from the day after getting your tooth out use hot salty mouth was after every meal if possible to keep the area nice and clean
Reply:The clot is what blood does to form a plug to prevent further bleeding, DO NOT remove it. Yes it is not a minor thign to have a wisdom tooth out, and it can be very painful for several days. Just watch out for infection and gargle with salty warm water every so often.
Reply:Quite normal. As the previous respondent has said gargle with a mouth wash or salt solution. Two or three days you won't notice it.
Reply:That's normal. Give it a day or so and then start rinsing with salty water. Take some Ibuprofen to reduce the swelling and deal with the pain, and go to bed.
Reply:The clot means that the bleeding should be stopping by now, leave it alone. It's tempting to stick your tongue in there but please don't dislodge it. If you do, and it starts bleeding again, place a wad of tissue paper over the socket and bite down really hard. If it still continues to bleed heavily see an emergency dentist - your local A%26amp;E will refer you straight away.
Reply:gargle with some water with a little bit of salt in it, this will clean the wound. do not prod the gum at all.

if you have a bit of cotton wool roll it up till it is like a cigarette and put that onto you gum and press down gently using your finger...do not press too hard though.
Reply:Yeah thats normal, try not to poke at it with our tongue(although its your instict to!) Rinse it with warm salty water a few times a day. You'll be fine!
Reply:yes gargle with aspirin that will help with the pain and the swelling and if it is bleeding put a peace of rolled up paper towel onto the hole and bite hard on it for about 10mins this will then stop the bleeding do not drink very hot or very cold drinks as this will start the bleeding just drink slightly warm drinks

My boyfriend had a bad tooth extraction with a jaw bone fracture. Will it heal alright?

2010-05-21T18:46:00.002-07:00

My boyfriend had his bottom 2 wisdom teeth pulled last week. The 1st tooth pulled easy %26amp; the 2nd 1 took an hr. The dentist (30 yrs exp) had to cut it since it was fused to the bone but wasn't rooted. The tooth was hard %26amp; 1 of the biggest the dentist has seen. During the cutting he slipped with the saw %26amp; cut into the gum along the other teeth. My bf felt horrible pain %26amp; then after getting it cut he accidently grabbed a nerve. A few hrs later my bf got up %26amp; ran into the bathroom %26amp; had about 7 mouthfuls of blood come out %26amp; it wouldn't stop. He called the dentist %26amp; he told him it was normal. The bleeding went on for 3 hours and his lips %26amp; face were white with extreme pain. He went in Mon. %26amp; the nurse checked it out %26amp; when she pulled his check back it opened more than it should. The swelling was down %26amp; my bf looked %26amp; noticed his jaw was split from the hole up along his other teeth 2" long %26amp; the bone would spread open. He has been having horrible pain when eating %26amp; tastes the bone marrow.

My boyfriend had a bad tooth extraction with a jaw bone fracture. Will it heal alright?
we cant say anything without extra oral and intra oral examination. Some wisdom tooth are difficult to remove. If u ve any doudt dont hesitate to consult with another dentist and seek the opinion. If there is any bone fracture u can confirm it from radiograph.

Wisdom tooth extraction question?

2010-05-21T18:46:00.001-07:00

I had oral surgery to get a wisdom tooth out yesterday. At night I had a glass of milk but probably drank it too fast bc I got very strong pain afterwards, so I called my dentist, he told me it was probably the blood clot that got dislodged. Does anyone know what happens if the blood clot gets dislodged?

Wisdom tooth extraction question?
If it is a continuous, deep-seated, throbbing kind of pain, then you probably are suffering from dry socket due to loss of blood clot, exposing the the bony surface of your socket which is extremely sensitive. It is however, not associated with any infection. I suggest you go back to your dentist to have your socket cleaned and dressed (usually with alveogel). Meanwhile, maintain a good oral hygiene as well, this will accelerate the healing of your socket. =)
Reply:you bleed for a bit then another clot forms to fill the hole that the tooth came from.
Reply:Yeah I had all 4 of mine taken out about 2 years ago and let me tell you it was the worst pain everrr..... If the blood clot comes unlodged it will just form another blood clot so not to worry just make sure you have your stock of vicotin for the pain!
Reply:Normally it will cause some more bleeding and delay the healing process.

Suggest you eat some ice cream. In fact, as much as you like and move a bit to that section of your mouth where the extraction wound is located. The coldness will help blood clotting and healing.

Premolar tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:46:00.000-07:00

How long should it take for a premolar extraction to completely heal ? And is it normal that if you suck on the healing-over gum where the socket is to get a tangy bitter taste ?

Premolar tooth extraction?
It will take about a month to feel a lot better, and about 3 months to be completely healed.

Do not suck over the socket as you will interfere with the healing process and you may dislodge a blood clot which is all part of the healing process.

After having an extraction you can have a range of weird tastes - that's normal. It could be the medicine the dentist has put in the keep it clean or sometimes they use disolvable gauze or solvable stitches.

Try not to mess with it! Contact your dentist if you begin to get any toothache in that area - apart from that be patient - it will heal and all weird tastes will go - i promise!
Reply:it takes about 1 month to be completely healed.
Reply:initial healing would occur around 2 days, this mean that there would be no more bleeding, a matrix has formed within the extraction site though there would still be wound, it would be less painful.

complete healing wherein a new layer of tissue has regenerated would take about 3 weeks or more depending on your body's capability to regenerate tissue.

i suggest you take vitamin C after you stop you pain medication, vit c promotes and speeds up wound healing.
Reply:about two weeks
Reply:Don't suck on the healing area! Your dentist may have placed a medication inside the socket where your tooth was extracted. Depending on the medication, you could get a bad taste.

For the first and second day, you want to focus on avoiding anything that creates a suction in your mouth, such as drinking from a straw, smoking, spitting hard and swishing. Any of these actions can dislodge the blood clot that protects the socket, much like a band aid. If the blood clot does get removed, you will have what is called a Dry socket. It is very painful to have one and you will need to see your dentist to have him treat it.

As far as the time for healing, it normally takes 3 weeks.
Reply:well when i got mine done it took about 3 days.

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Infected Tooth Extraction?

2010-05-21T18:45:00.002-07:00

Today I will be going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. I have already been once and they told me that it was infected, and gave me some antibiotics. The day (at this time night) has finally come to where I need to get it pulled, but it still feels painful... I am a hypochondriac so I am terribly worried about this entire situation. The dentist I go to does not put you to sleep. They only use numbing meds.... Any advice as how I should calm down. Better yet... Anyone been through this???

Infected Tooth Extraction?
I've had three teeth infected at one time and two weeks ago I had 7 extracted. I had the sedation but it didnt do anything. I thought the numbing wouldnt be enough but it was. It lasted all day. They apply a topical anesthetic so you dont feel the injection. The injection takes a little while to work but once it does, you wont feel a thing. It's really not as bad as what I thought it was going to be. Since then, Ive been numbed twice for scaling and fillings. Everytime the numbing has lasted for at least 6 hours. Just make sure to follow the instructions after so you dont get dry socket.

Wisdom tooth extraction question...?

2010-05-21T18:45:00.001-07:00

Ok, I went and got a wisdom tooth extracted this morning. I feel better but I am scared to eat anything!!! I am also scared about taking the gauze out. They told me that I would have to be careful as not to loosen the clot forming in the socket or I will be in pain. I am so scared that is going to happen. How do I start feeling more comfortable about it and quit worrying so much about it? And when should I be able to eat without worry?? Thanks!!

Wisdom tooth extraction question...?
i think they mean don't just rip the gauze out because it could be attached to the clotting. Try getting the gauze saturated with warm water and it should come out easier. I don't recall it sticking when I had all 4 of mine out. I had them pulled at 10:00 in the morning and was eating pizza at 5:00 for dinner. You'll figure out how to chew with just your front teeth easy enough. there really is no pain after because there is nothing there. It's your imagination. The sooner you take the gauze out the sooner you'll feel more comfortable. Right now it is the unknown that is scaring you.
Reply:Soup for a day. Don't use any straws and don't smoke. Both of these factors will definitely give you dry socket and it's your worse night mare.
Reply:you can eat as soon as the novacaine wears off. that way you wont bite up your cheeks or tongue because if you cant feel them thats what will happen. eating is fine after that just dont smoke or drink from a straw the suction of doing these things is what can cause dry socket thats all they were talking about. and dont spit either.
Reply:Make sure to take alot of the vicaden that they prescribed you. If they say take 1 every 4 hours then make sure to take 2. You can eat liquid foods, but be very careful. I would wait for atleast 4-5 hours before eating.
Reply:You generally only need to keep the gauze in for about two hours at most. Eat liquids and soft foods (but nothing too hot). You could have things like noodles, mashed potatoes, basically anything you can "chew" by mashing against the roof of your mouth with your tongue. At the office, they should have told you (or whoever brought you, if you weren't alone) what and when you could eat, and how long you could wait until you can eat normal things. If they forgot to tell you, call and ask. There should be someone there who can tell you, or someone who could call you back. I don't remember how long you have to wait before resuming your regular diet. In the meantime, take it easy in general.
Reply:you'll be fine!!!! You do need to change the guaze tho to prevent any infections from leaving the sa,e guaze in too long...follow the directions the dentist gave you in order for proper healing...no drinking thru straws, eat soft foods so no food will get stuck in the gap...swish your mouth after every meal and often!

And if you feel slightly discomforted...take a couple Ibuprofen.

You'll be fine...I promise!
Reply:Hi,

Just got mine pulled too(2 upper plus surgery)...how funny.

My Denist told me that i can eat everything just to make sure i flush with water after i eat to make sure nothing comes in my wound.

I ate soup,crackers,canned fruit and for dinner a reg. meal .

Just pay attention to chew up front and swallow it straight down and to take little bites.

Do you have pain or swelling?I don`t... i was scared cause everybody told me about that big pain and swelling.i only feel minor pain from my surgery.

wheneveryour wound heals(4till10 days) then everything should be back to normal.

Good luck!

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Hole in mouth after wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:45:00.000-07:00

So, I had my wisdom teeth removed last week and while I didn't die or anything during the procedure I have to say the aftermath was AWFUL!!! I have lots of allergies and the only med I could take was darvocet which is NOT a good pain killer for tooth pain BTW!!! Anyway, I just noticed I have a hole in the side of my mouth back where the tooth used to be. Not the socket where the tooth came out but the side of my mouth in my jaw next to where the tooth would be if that makes sense. What is going on???

Hole in mouth after wisdom tooth extraction?
wisdom tooth/3rd molar is one of the hardest tooth to take out, and it needs surgery, the tissue needs to be cut open for successful extraction (can vary on the case of the 3rd molar's position)

that hole must not be there, all of the holes including the socket where the tooth used to be must be stitched so that no infections will be acquired

consult your dentist about that matter. just be careful that no food particles or anything will get stuck in there
Reply:Hum, I'm not sure. Are you going to have a follow-up on it soon? When I got mine out I had to go back to the the stitches out. If this is the case for you, wait and tell your doctor then. If not, it sounds strange because there should only really be one hole where the tooth came out but maybe they had to cut a different hole too to get it out, was the tooth impacted? I don't think it's life threatening, if it hasn't healed in a few days call your doctor if you don't have a follow up appointment.
Reply:that's just where they cut a little bone out. in six months you won't even be able to tell it was there.
Reply:this reminds me of my mom

if your wisdom tooth was infected probobly it went 2 your sinesus!

go to the dentist's office he might know..
Reply:i have the same thing. its normal. that hole will fill up with tissue as it heals, and yeah it is on the side, not where the actual tooth socket is.

Complication of wisdom tooth extraction - paraesthesia?

2010-05-21T18:44:00.003-07:00

I got my lower left wisdom tooth extarcted last week. Now I'm having complication of it - Paraesthesia of lower right lip and chin. It took how long to recover? Any methods or medication that can help?

Complication of wisdom tooth extraction - paraesthesia?
I assume what your asking is about loss of feeling in the chin and lip. I also had this on one half of my lip and it took about a month to go away. The doctor said he bruised the nerve when trying to get the tooth off around the nerve. I went back two or three times and let him prick my lip with a toothpick basicly. I guess the time to heal depends on how badly the nerve was damaged and the kind of damage. You should ask/tell your about it.
Reply:you could have damaged a nerve and your gum hasn't formed a proper blood clot area. you should see a dentist asap. it could be dry socket (alveolar osteitis), which can cause you to lose sensation in lower jaw or side of cheek, especially with lower wisdom tooth extraction.
Reply:consult that doctor( DENTIST)-- generally no problem

Eating after wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:44:00.002-07:00

Just had my wisdom tooth out today.What food is good to eat and what is not?

Eating after wisdom tooth extraction?
Don't brush too hard, don't brush the first day. Keep the extraction site(s) clean!

Soft warm/cold/room temp foods. Make sure you take the prescribed medications (it'll do you good). Rest your jaw, don't talk a lot, make sure you use the dry sockets.

Food Recommendations (all warm or room temperature):

Tea

Apple Sauce

Yogurt

Porridge

Soup

Smoothies

Ice cream

Pudding

NO STRAWS, SMOKES, OR ALCOHOL
Reply:nothing hard, try really soft things, jello, pudding, etc and do not use straws,
Reply:Don't smoke or use straws!!!!!!!

Jello, scrambled eggs, pudding
Reply:soup is good, mashed potatoes, soft veg, u can eat anything really, just dont chew on the side where u have had the surgery
Reply:soup.
Reply:Well just speaking for myself, when I had mine out I took some solpadeine for the pain and then I distinctly remember eating chocolate biscuits!
Reply:Don't make the mistake I made and try to eat normal foods. If you get food particles stuck back there you will be in so much pain you'll consider cutting off your left foot to make your mouth quit hurting. Do ONLY liquids such as smoothies, juice, broth, ice cream, etc.
Reply:It's best not to eat for a while. If you do eat, have something mild. soup, eggs, bread etc.. No sugar!
Reply:soup, mash tatoes, jelly, ice cream .
Reply:stick to stuff like smoothies, ice cream, and yougurt. anything soft. Stay away from very hard stuff like bagels.. ect. for atleast a week.
Reply:You need to stick to soft foods today, such as mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, jello, scrambled eggs, chicken noodle soup, pudding, things like that are perfect. You want to stay away from anything hard or crunchy for about 2 weeks.
Reply:I wqould go for very soft things right now. However you need to make sure you put something on your stomach before you take your pain medicine or you will likely throw up. Some good things include: pudding, oatmeal, milkshakes, milk, and if you can chew it; scrambled eggs.
Reply:I ate whatever i wanted ,but not on that side.
Reply:When I had mine removed I couldn't eat anything solid for 2 weeks. I lived off of the vanilla drinks made by Ensure.
Reply:I just drank smoothies foor the first few days when i got mine out. Dont try anything that isnt soft... youll regret it trust me!!! I also ate pancakes with alot of syrup about 2 days after i got My wisdom teeth out
Reply:Rule of thumb: if it hurts to eat, don't eat it. If it doesn't hurt, eat it. I personally couldn't eat much for a couple weeks due to a minor infection (I had all 4 teeth extracted at once - that sucked).

Still, the safest food for maybe 24 hours (or until you feel better) is soup. Lipton chicken soup is good, but touch it with your finger to make sure it's not hot if you're still frozen. My friend had pizza after his teeth were extracted (yeah, I was pretty mad at him, still eating soup a week later :)
Reply:I just had mine out a couple weeks ago and i was sure i wouldn't be able to eat anything-but i was wrong. i Actually ate pretty good..I bought lots of soups; spagetti o's, chicken noodle, tomatoe...i had pudding, yogurt, soft icecream, drinkable yogurt was easy and great, i bought those dannon immunity drinks also, o yeh, and anything too hard to eat i put in a blender!...anything that u can just put in ur mouth and let sort of slide down. At first u will have everything everywhere, but as u become un-numb u can feel things more and get better at it. I really was afraid of losing weight during the weekend i had them out because i was told i would, but i didn't! So pretty much anything that u dont really have to chew-have fun and enjoy the vicadin! :P
Reply:Liquids and soupy foods. When my cousin got hers taken out she didn't really eat much for the first day, just some soup/broth but the next day she was able to eat enchiladas and refried beans. If thats not your thing try mashed potatoes, meatloaf, applesauce, yogurt, basically anything that doesn't require a lot of chewing.

Try to stay away from the crunchy foods.
Reply:Just to add to the other answers, yes, soup is a safe food providing that it is not too hot. You do not want to eat or drink anything hot because the heat will expand the blood vessels causing you to bleed more.... which, in turn, could lead to dry socket. You don't want to do anything to disturb the clot such as sucking, smoking, rinsing too hard, etc. Even physical activity gets the blood racing and don't take aspirin for any pain as it is a blood thinner. So is alcohol. Happy healing! =)
Reply:whatever you can, but i can't see how you'd be able to eat anything besides jello or pudding/yogurt. but be sure to eat something because if yo udon't the painkillers will make you sick.
Reply:My dentist told me to bit on a used teabag if it starts to bleed as the tannin in the tea stops it . If it is sore you can rub sensodine gel toothpaste on it and you just leave a spread of it on your gum to kill the pain as for eating nothing hard.

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Wisdom tooth extraction question?

2010-05-21T18:44:00.001-07:00

I just had one wisdom tooth taken out and the doctor gave my bf the instructions. He told me that I can only have liquids for three days. I called back to check, and the nurse or aide said I can eat things that are soft, not spicy, and not hard. Also, I am not bruised or experiencing any pain at this point, and I haven't had Vicodin yet. Is it safe for me to be eating things like mashed potatoes and cut up grapes?

Wisdom tooth extraction question?
Mashed potatoes yes, and other foods of that consistency.... anything that would not involve chewing really. The bruising usually comes a day or 2 later after extraction. If you were given Vicodin for pain and haven't used it yet, Great... but do realize that when something would be needed for pain relief, it will take approx. 20-25 min. for some relief to come. Don't drink from straws as that sucking action will remove the blood clot from the socket and possibly leave you with a dry socket; VERY PAINFUL!!
Reply:yes thats fine. as long as you feel up to it you can eat soft foods like mashed potatoes. make sure that if you feel any pain while eating that you go back to liquids for a while. you can also eat things such as jello, applesauce or ice cream. best of luck!
Reply:I say go ahead and try, but if you feel any pain then go back to liquids. Since you only had one tooth pulled you should be able to eat and still protect that side of your mouth.
Reply:i wouldn't want to get all that crap into an fresh wound, but i don't see why not. if it doesn't hurt that bad to eat, go ahead. good luck.
Reply:yes it's ok,try eating something when you have ALL your top teeth out as i did
Reply:I think...I am not an expert just a mom but I think you just do not want to undo the clots that have formed in the extracted area...eat things at room temperature and very soft and be careful if you feel any pain stop and if bleeding begins stop...go by how you feel...and just go slowly...
Reply:Well, I had my four wisdom tooth removed at the same time, and I ate whatever I wanted! I mean, whatever I could! It was really painful when the painkillers had lost their effect (ex: in the morning), but I could eat whatever I wanted. Just be careful when you brush your teeth. So, try to avoid anything "extreme" (too cold or too hot) or things that are hard.
Reply:I would be careful of eating anyting like cut up grapes. when I had my wisdom teeth out the dr. told me the first 3 days were important as not to tear the stitches ( this was 20 years ago, don't know if they do something different now for the wound). Also once the previous medication you were given starts to wear off you may be feeling the pain with a vengence. Soft foods like ice cream and puddings should be okay. You also have to be sure to clean out the cavities left behind from the extracted teeth.

It took me almost 2 weeks to get back to normal eating.

Good luck.
Reply:I ate anything but I had a syringe thing that I had to put in the holes to blow all the old food away that got trapped. I didn't get dry socket , thank gosh, I hear that's painful. Sounds like your doing good . I hesitate to give advice as I'm not an expert but that was what I did. Good luck.

Another tooth extraction question?

2010-05-21T18:44:00.000-07:00

I'm just wondering will my wisdom tooth move forward to where my molar was extracted?

Another tooth extraction question?
There could very well be some shifting.

It could actually affect that whole side of your mouth, depending on your age.

I had a molar (#19) extracted when I was just 11 years old. There are tiny spaces between all of the teeth on that side of my mouth. It's not noticeable unless you're really looking in my mouth, but my wisdom tooth did come in and the molar beside it are now a little crooked. It does not effect the appearance of my smile, however.

The teeth on the right side of my mouth are perfectly straight.

Ask your doctor about options to keep your teeth from shifting. He'll let you know what would be best for you.

Best Wishes!
Reply:It's not likely to. It's pretty firmly embedded in your jaw.
Reply:It depends on when the molar was extracted.

My wisdom teeth did move forward on my upper jaw, where I had a molar removed on each side in the back.
Reply:shifting of the wisdom(3rd molar) tooth in such a short time could mean that during the extraction of the 2nd molar the 3rd molar was moved (dislodged) during manipulation. If the shifting comes along the years; the process is a natural one, where all teeth tend to move forward and to the middle line. that is why at older ages teeth tend to be not as aligned as they where.

What complications of tooth extraction are there?

2010-05-21T18:43:00.003-07:00

I had a tooth extracted almost a week ago. I am still in horrible pain. I have been to the dentist twice since to have it packed and he has told me it is healing well and I do not have dry socket. What else could be wrong? The tooth itself was quite large and it was difficult getting it out, could I have some kind of nerve damage? Or perhaps the roots of the adjacent teeth were effected? When I asked my dentist how long the pain usually lasts he said "usually not this long" but didn't have any answers for me except to give me more pain killers. Any ideas on what this might be?

What complications of tooth extraction are there?
mine only hurt for a few hours after the novacaine wore off.....and your sure you dont have a dry socket? How severe is the pain? I would say that you may have slithers of tooth still imbedded under the gums....Does it feel like a toothache or is it different pain
Reply:Once when I had dry socket and the dentist packed it I was allergic to that certain medicine.
Reply:Make sure you dont have an infection in the area. If there is pus it could be an infection. The pain shouldnt last as long as a week. Something is definitely wrong. I have accompanied my Mom to have many of her teeth out and the only time she was in acute pain well after the extraction was when she had an infection. Otherwise she was okay in about three days.
Reply:Well, to heal, the bone must converge and become smooth where the tooth was taken out. The gum itself is very sensitive and can be very soft and vulnerable (ie hurt) until it is toughened up. There is a chance with any kind of surgery for infection.
Reply:...no way should the area still be painful... it's possible also that a piece of bone or tooth remaining...was it an upper or lower tooth?

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Wisdom tooth extraction still painful?

2010-05-21T18:43:00.002-07:00

Hi I'm new to this so I hope I'm doing it right. I had my right lower impacted wisdom tooth removed 4 days ago, with a local anesthetic. He had to put extra in because I wasn't numbed enough so I was full of the stuff.

I didn't feel a thing during the actual procedure as the anesthetic worked it's magic.

The problem is, I have been in agony with it since. It's kind of gone white around the stitch that he put in, is that normal? It feels like my cheekbone, jawbone and even my chin have been thumped. It actually reduced me to tears on two occasions and now I'm really fed up with it. I started to take a codeine/paracetamol over the counter pain killer but that caused horrific headaches and knocked me out so I'm sticking to regular paracetamol now.

I'm getting the stitch out in three days.

Also, on the same day I am taking an over 4 hour flight. If I'm still in pain will that make it worse? I was told I would be recovered within a few days of surgery but I'm not!

Wisdom tooth extraction still painful?
What you are experiencing is VERY normal.

I had my jaw broken a few years ago that caused a crack in a root of one of my wisdom teeth so it had to be taken out. It hurt like hell for a couple of weeks, probably moreso than yours since my jaw didn't really work. But all in all, the pain you have sounds the same as the pain I was having. Of course, I had a bottle of vicodin to help me along. It's in the same family as codeine, but maybe the different type of mixture won't give you headaches. It really did the trick for me. And the whiteness is the wound healing. Don't worry about that. If it turns a color, like green or purple, then you should be concerned.
Reply:there might be a bone or tooth splinter in there left over from the extraction. That happened to me once, about a week later my gum was so sore that I touched it, and felt the "Tooth splinter", it slid out and the pain was gone !
Reply:The3-4 days after a lower wisdom tooth extraction...if it feels like the pain is getting worse instead of better it might be a dry socket. Contact your doctor, he can place a dressing inside the socket to insulate it. As someone else on here has said, the "white" you're seeing is probably where you're healing, scabs look white when they're moist.

Wisdom tooth extraction aftercare - PAIN!?

2010-05-21T18:43:00.001-07:00

I am in PAIN. It is not terrible, excruciating pain - BUT I STILL HATE THE PAIN I'M IN. It can be mostly controlled with Ibuprofen 800 mg - but I STILL HATE IT!!!! I feel tired and yucky. I got the impacted, decaying wisdom tooth extracted 3 days ago.

WHEN WILL THIS PAIN go away!!!! ???(sorry for being a baby, but I must)

Wisdom tooth extraction aftercare - PAIN!?
Fill two bags with crushed ice and wrap them in a thin towel. Lie down on one bag (put your cheeks on it) and put the other one on top of your face. The ice is a surprisingly effective pain killer.

If you don't feel better in a day or two, or the pain gets worse call your oral-surgeon.

And be sure to eat something if you're taking that much ibuprofen...its really hard on your digestive tract.
Reply:i know how it feels. it'll go away in about 5-7 days. I just got mine out last month, after the 5th-7th day you'll be ok, you're going to have holes in your mouth that get food stuck in them. just rest in bed, your mouth heals faster when you relax and lay down. feel better!
Reply:After 3 days, you should not have pain.... there should discomfort .....but not pain....

perhaps you have a dry socket...... tomorrow, call your dentist, you might need to have it packed..
Reply:typically the older you are when you have them out the more pain and difficult the extraction. i'm sorry you waited so long.

time your meds, do not let them wear off, keep taking them! you can also alternate motrin with tylenol, every 4 hours. obviously only if your doctor or pharmacist okays it, but i've done it before and lived so.....

i used frozen veggies instead of ice, less mess.

also, some people like to use heat instead of ice, or alternate hot and cold packs.

massage the area, do stretches with your mouth, keep them clean!! follow your doctors directions. no smoking, spitting or sucking through a straw or you will get dry socket.

good luck!

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Reply:use ice packs !!!

pain is not as bad as others i've experienced

you will be Ok after a few days of pain %26amp; drooling,

and glad you had them removed

How soon after tooth extraction should I start wearing Invisalign?

2010-05-21T18:43:00.000-07:00

A front lower tooth was pulled today to make room for Invisalign to do its work. The orthodontist said "start wearing the tray as soon as you feel comfortable - wait 3 days - or even start the same day." There are 4 buttons on my lower teeth, and I imagine the tray will be hard to get in and out. (I'm already wearing the upper tray and it is quite painful and difficult to remove. At first I couldn't get it off at all.) But I'd like to wear it tomorrow so I don't have this gaping hole. As the tray pulls on the adjoining teeth, or as I force the tray on and off, will it disturb the healing process? If I can't get the lower tray off at all for a day or two, is that a problem?

How soon after tooth extraction should I start wearing Invisalign?
Be sure the extraction site has stopped bleeding for sure, and the swelling has gone down some. That's what I would do. You don't want for it to start bleeding again.
Reply:The invisalign shouldn't affect the extraction, when you're comfortable wear it. It is suppost to be tight, it's meant to be moving your teeth. I don't understand what you mean by buttons though.

Wisdom tooth extraction question?

2010-05-21T18:42:00.003-07:00

I had a tooth extraction done in July '06, I still haven't gotten a dental implant. Am I risking bone loss?

2010-05-21T18:42:00.002-07:00

I had a nasty tooth with deep fillings and inflamed roots pulled after three failed attempts at a root canal. I'm kinda phobic of dental procedures now (not my dentist's fault, he is great, this tooth was really messed-up). I know I need to get a dental implant it is my lower right back tooth which I used to rely on for a lot of my chewing. My dentist said I need to get the implant done ASAP or my bone will wear away and I might need to get a cadaver bone put in (EWWWWWW!)

Can I get away with a few more months or do I really need to do it now? I would prefer to wait until I am in a better financial position to afford an anethesiologist (or maybe a good shrink to work through this new dental procedure phobia).

I had a tooth extraction done in July '06, I still haven't gotten a dental implant. Am I risking bone loss?
I would certainly get it done now. Do you have a credit card you can put it on? Don't be scared, they have so many procedures now to alleviate the pain, you really have nothing to worry about. You have probably been miserable since July 06' so why put up with the problem any longer than you have to. Good luck:)
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Wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:42:00.001-07:00

I had my wisdom tooth extracted about 2 weeks ago and now it looks kind of weird and I just wonder if it's normal. It does not hurt anymore, but I see a hole and I thought it was supposed to be closed up. It's not a round hole, but like the shape of a ravine. Is this normal?

Wisdom tooth extraction?
yes, i had mine removed over the summer, when i still had the holes in my mouth they gave me a little device that i put water in and stuck it in the hole and squirted the water so it would clean it out so the holes didnt get infected by the food being left in there also its a good idea to rinse your mouth out w/ listerine or any mouthwash if you dont already do that bc it will help keep it clean also
Reply:completely normal it took mine a little over 2 months to heal compleatly

Wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:42:00.000-07:00

im getting one of my wisdom tooth extracted on friday. would i be able to go to work the same day? also, how long would it take for the gum to heal? is my face going to be swollen and ugly? im soooo worried:(

Wisdom tooth extraction?
it'll be hard to talk for awhile and you'll be tired. i suggest not to go to work that day. it took my gums a week or two to heal. my face wasnt swollen or sore. i got really bad tastes in my mouth from the healing gums though. btw i got put to sleep and it didnt hurt a bit, not even afterwards.
Reply:i had two taken out the same day and i didnt go back to work...i think i could of though....i didnt have to take any of the pain medication i was given either. i didnt have any swelling!! so your pretty little face will not be affected : )
Reply:is it impacted? and your only getting one pulled? i would have taken the day off. as for swollen? i was like a chipmunk, but my son was perfect, no swelling. key to that is ice. if the tooth is impacted, it will take time for the gums to heal. don't use a straw!! if it's not, and your removing it after it has already erupted, then you might not be so bad, but ...talk to the oral surgeon. i wish you well.
Reply:Well it depends. I had four wisdom teeth out and I was very swollen. It only felt better when I took tylenal or ibuprofen. After a few days I returned to work. My husband had 2 wisdom teeth out and went to work the next day. So I guess it depends how fast you heal and how well you tolerate pain.

Good luck and don't be worried too much :) You'll be fine.
Reply:you would probably not be able to work. i got mine pulled and my face was the size of a basketball and it took a week for the swelling to go down. its pretty painful to be honest, and it takes a couple weeks for the gum to heal. i had to rinse with salt water every day so it didnt get infected. it might be different for you though since your only getting one and i had all four of mine done at the same time.
Reply:You will be given painkillers to deaden the pain from the extraction, so you will want to stay home from work for the first 24 hours.

There might be some small swelling of your jaw, but nothing disfiguring, presuming the procedure goes as planned.

Do not drink anything using a straw for a couple of weeks after the surgery. Rinses with warm salt water will keep your mouth clean.

For the first week or two, food might become lodged in the area where the tooth was, and work free several hours later. This is common, and just a tiny bit disgusting. Just spit the food out or rinse it out with water.
Reply:i had to take 2 days off. it was painful after the anesthesia wore off. your face won't get swollen, but it would be hard to carry a conversation with a cotton-filled mouth, and a numb lip. but then it would all depend on your recovery rate, and pain treshold.
Reply:As you can see from the answers so far, there is a variety of reactions to the removal of a wisdom tooth. However, I suggest you should allow at least one day off work in case your reaction is one of the strong ones. Good thing you've got the weekend to recover - you may need it.

I had a couple out at one time. It was a huge struggle for the muscular dentist to haul them out. The pain wasn't so bad at the time, but I was out of action for a week afterward, not from swelling so much, it just knocks you around, that's all.

Friends later said they went into hospital for a couple of days to have theirs out. Would've been better as I was living alone and had no one to look after me.

I wasn't disfigured at all.
Reply:you'll be fine, just a little swollen. I had all 4 taken off in one day! take a vicodin, and you'll feel no pain....avoid straws and cigarettes.
Reply:ah, don't worry too much.

I had my wisdom tooth taken off by a dentist few years ago.

You will feel a pain less stronger than a mosquito bite, when the dentist will inject the gums around that wisdom tooth.

You will have to avoid talking and chewing hard items for half a day.

It would be better, if you do it in the evening after dinner, have some cold drink after the teeth is removed (usually recommended by doctors) and then go to bed. In that way, you will get some rest and you will ready to take over the world on Saturday morning!

Take it easy!

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Wisdom tooth extraction aftercare?

2010-05-21T18:41:00.002-07:00

had one wisdom tooth out 5 hours ago and it hurts, how long will it hurt for? also I really would love a smoke, when can i have a smoke?

Wisdom tooth extraction aftercare?
bone removal during wisdom tooth removal is usually the cause of sever pain. it will hurt for atleast 2 to 3 days. take ibuprofen and alternate it with paracetamol. this should work, do warm salty water rinses as well.

dont even think about smoking you will end up with even more pain than what you have..........hopefully you will be fine soon. I will pray for you.
Reply:The oral surgeon or dentist should have given you some written after-care instructions. Everyone's pain threshhold is different, so who knows how long it will hurt. I hope you kept your mouth closed tightly while packed with gauze so the blood clot could form. If not, that could cause some pain from a dry socket later. I would definitely talk with the dental office about smoking, because pulling on that cigarette can cause problems with the clot as well. Might just be a good time to work on cutting back on the cigs.
Reply:24 hours at least for the smoke. It delays your healing alot which increases the chance it becomes infected. (very painful)... think of it this way, the less you smoke the quicker it heals, its not the actual smoke that does it but the nicotine gets into your blood stream and makes your body slow its healing.

It can hurt for a couple of days. you should take some pain killers like ibuprofen and paracetamol. Try placing an ice pack on the side you had it out.

If it becomes really bad(constant very bad throbbing ache, you can't sleep etc) you probably have dry socket in that case u need to go back to your dentist to get it cleaned and dressed with something that stops it from hurting.
Reply:DRY SOCKET Have at those ciggies and these two words may take on a whole new meaning for you. Good luck
Reply:it will hurt for a couple days at the most, but you should have some medicine and drink lots of milkshakes through a straw for comfort

Dry socket//tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:41:00.001-07:00

i'm having a broken tooth taken out sometime next week, %26amp; my mom told me about dry socket, and i freaked out. it's my very back tooth that caused me to have an infection throughout my sinuses %26amp; right side of my jaw.

i'm more worried about the recovery than i am the actual procedure. any way i can rest assured that i won't get 'dry socket'?

Dry socket//tooth extraction?
As a dentist myself, I can assure you that your dentist will go over any post extraction recommendations that he/she may have. As a general rule the following should be avoided during the first 72-96 hours (3-4 days) to lessen your chances of dry socket: no smoking, no drinking from a straw, and no strenuous exercise. Dry socket is a condition in which the blood clot in the extraction site becomes dislodged allowing food debris and bacteria to enter into the socket. After the first 24 hours you should begin rinsing your mouth with warm salty water, this will help prevent infection and also help any food etc from entering the socket. Your dentist may also write you a prescription for antibiotics and pain medication, if he.she does then then be sure to take the medication as directed and follow any other instructions they give you. Just make sure you take it easy for the first few days and everything should be fine. Good luck!
Reply:Trick is to NOT suck through a straw. That causes it.
Reply:Your dentist SHOULD give a list of rules/procedures to follow after the extraction. I've had several and with one did end up with dry socket and trust me: (I've given birth to four 8 and 9 lb. babies) you DEFINITELY want to follow the instructions EXACTLY. If you follow the rules, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Good luck.
Reply:please dont freak out...hey, i guess thats what mother's r for,right:)if you dont smoke or suck through a straw for two days you will be ok...the "sucking" will tend to open up the wound were the tooth was removed and wont let the tooth cause a clot to stop bleeding...as long as you dont do these two things you will be fine:)feel better:)

My Baby Tooth Extraction?

2010-05-21T18:41:00.000-07:00

I just got a baby tooth pulled this last Wednesday [4/25]. The tooth is on MY left, the pointy one, on top. Anyways, how long should it bleed? It is still currently bleeding, and it is now 4/28. I wake up with blood on my pillow.... How long will it last?

My Baby Tooth Extraction?
Usually it wouldn't bleed that long after a baby tooth extraction. It is normal to weep a little for a few days. But you also have to make sure not to poke at it all the time. Don't smoke, don't use aspirin products - they will make you bleed more. If you take blood thinners that will make you bleed, too. You can bite on some gauze for 20 min at a time. But only if it bleeds a lot. You can also wet a tee bag and bite on it. If you still have problems 7 days after the extraction see your dentist again.
Reply:you should have gotten some gauze from the dentist to hold in the space to stop the bleeding =if you didn't get any go get him to give it to you
Reply:LL,

THE BLOOD STAIN ON THE PILLOW WAS SALIVA MIXED WITH A TRACE OF BLOOD FROM THE HEALING SOCKET. THIS WILL HEAL TOTALLY WITHIN A DAY A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. DON'T WORRY.

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How long after a tooth extraction can I start working out again?

2010-05-21T18:40:00.003-07:00

I had a tooth extracted (not wisdom teeth) on Thursday, April 3 at 4 pm, and I followed the instructions by my dentist of not sipping through a straw, not smoking, eating soft foods, rinsing, etc.. It still is sore, especially in the mornings, and I am still having to take pain medication in the mornings. I was not prescribed antibiotics.

I wanted to start working out again on Monday. My husband comes home from the Middle East in a little over a month and I still have 5 lbs I'm trying to lose.

Anyone know if working out is okay to start?

How long after a tooth extraction can I start working out again?
Only you can answer that.

Start with a gentle exercise and if it's all going well, increase it gradually.
Reply:it should be if it was 3 days ago i got 1 of mine taken out and i thought i was fine. the day i had it out i went to the movies with my friends and just flicked at my lip . it was funny
Reply:If your still feeling discomfort and taking pain meds your not ready to work out. Working out will increase both your blood pressure and your pulse and that will put excessive blood flow in and around the extraction sites...You won't like the extra discomfort that will create. When you no longer have discomfort and no longer actually need the pain meds, you cloud begin a lite workout for about three days and then increase you workouts. Good luck and I wish you well.
Reply:I'm a dentist.

Obviously, I do not know your health history, nor can I see the extractions sites. Hence, take what I say with a grain of salt. (That goes for everyone who gets medical advice from this Yahoo forum).

I perform surgical wisdom teeth extractions regularly, and I tell my patients to avoid strenuous activities for two days in order to prevent bleeding.

Working out increases blood pressure, which promotes bleeding at the surgical site. Your surgery was three days ago, so the chance of having bleeding is very, very small.

If I were you, I'd go ahead and exercise normally. If you start tasting blood in your mouth, discontinue the exercise for another couple of days.

Tooth extraction recovery problem, i think?

2010-05-21T18:40:00.002-07:00

I had 2 molars pulled 2 1/2 weeks ago. among the various problems on my right side the recovery is different from my left. on the left there is a smooth even surface that has formed and there is no discomfort. My right, has a rather large bubble or lump where the tooth used to be and the discomfort is still a bit of a problem. Is it ever normal to have that kind of lump when healing? food has not tasted the same since the removaland seems to have a metallic tase almost.

Tooth extraction recovery problem, i think?
I concur, sounds like a dry socket.
Reply:You may have a dry socket. Call and ask to return to the dentist to have it looked at.
Reply:If you're experiencing a lot of pain near the "bubble," you could have a dry socket. If there's not much pain, you could simply have a tooth/root fragment remaining - it does happen occasionally. I'd suggest contacting your dentist to see what he/she has to say.
Reply:I've had a dry socket and they hurt like HELL so I doubt that's the problem. Everything tastes awful for a while but after 2 weeks it should be feeling and tasting a little better. I think you should have it checked just to be sure there isn't a problem.

Tooth extraction: How long does the appt take?

2010-05-21T18:40:00.001-07:00

How long does an appt take to remove one tooth? Thanks!

Tooth extraction: How long does the appt take?
It depends on the tooth, the shape and reason for taking it it. I've taken out 4 wisdom teeth in 7 minutes as well as taken 2 hours to remove a badly damaged 1st year molar
Reply:Is it a 3rd molar (wisdom tooth)? Is it erupted or impacted?

If you're going to an Oral Surgeon (who does this all day long) the longest part is waiting for the numbness to take full effect (maybe 15 minutes if it's the lower)

The actual procedure is about 10 minutes maximum with gentleness and with no complications.
Reply:Aloha from Down Unda!

Naturally any tooth extraction is full of anxiety but don't worry...within 30 minutes it's done with 15 minutes max to allow the antistetic to kick in...it's jest a moment of tugging %26amp; boom - yer done! The worst part is feeling the void afterwards! The care is important to keep it clean %26amp; dry to avoid the 'dry socket' syndrome. Mine was done last year %26amp; it's like loosing an old friend!

Best wishes
Reply:It all depends....i had 2 teeth pulled in about 15 mins....but if his teeth are decayed it might take longer....i had a simple extraction....they might have to cut his gums...it probably wont be over an hour
Reply:If the dentist is good it shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes, usually it is longer the wait for the numbness to sink in.
Reply:I had to have a wisdom tooth taken out, but it was still under the gum practically completely. It had absessed, hense needing it removed. That took over an hour, but you can understand why.
Reply:It depends on the tooth. On an adult with a brittle old tooth it can take longer than usual. Some extractions are fairly quick-a shot of novocaine and a good yank %26amp; its out. However, wisdom teeth are always more difficult but luckily his is not a wisdom tooth (as you said). I will provide you some insight on my last 2 dental extractions (2 VERY DIFFERENT experiences) below and hopefully this will give you some idea of what your husband can expect.

When I was 18-19 yrs. old I had the WORST TOOTHACHE,I went to an "emergency dentist" on Thanksgiving who offered 2 options-save the tooth by starting an expensive root canal that would require several follow up visits and cost several hundred dollars or pull the tooth out for $100, I chose the PULL and he shot me with novocaine %26amp; grabbed the tooth real hard with "pliers"(or at least they looked like pliers) and he just yanked it out-it was so quick that a snot flew out of my nose as he pulled it out, he sent me on my way, I even was able to eat later-NOT BAD AT ALL-hopefully your husband his this experience and NOT THE NEXT ONE.

The next time I needed an extraction I was about 26-27 yrs. old %26amp; the toothache was due to a tooth that MANY YEARS before I saw an emergency oral surgeon in the ER due to severe toothache %26amp; she would not pull it out in the ER, instead she said she would get me "out of pain" but I would need to follow up with a dentist, and she proceeded to basically "start" a root canal, I guess she removed the root that was causing the pain %26amp; I think she actually pulled out a little piece of the tooth that was causing pressure %26amp; pain %26amp; she did GET ME OUT OF PAIN, so of course I never followed up with a dentist because I felt fine("if it ain't broke don't fix it" mentality I have) and then at least 7 yrs. later (I was now 26 or 27) that HORRIFIC, THROBBING, feel like your going to die pain came back from the same tooth-

So I went to a dentist to see if I could get some more roots taken out or whatever could be done to save the tooth(I was now older and wiser) but he said the only option then was an extraction, apparently the tooth had died and since I never had the root canal completed back then, it was now too late and it had to come out, but this tooth(according to him) was very brittle and was going to be difficult to get out(I was ready for him to do it on the spot but he had to schedule a "special time slot", I thought he was over-reacting but boy was I wrong. I was in that dentist chair for at least 40 minutes to over an hour-it seemed like forever. He gave me 2 shots of Novocaine right from the start and then proceeded to pull this way and that way and he even had his foot on the side of the chair trying to pull this thing out. He kept asking me if it hurt or if I was ok every 2 minutes. I was numb, just felt all the pulling and it hurt to keep my mouth open so wide. Then he pulled out a little hammer like tool and what seemed to be a little chisel and I kid you not, he proceeded to hold the chisel on my tooth and hammer away at it, he was trying to break the tooth into pieces, apparently it was so brittle and damaged/decayed from all those years of not having the root canal completed that he could not get it out in one piece. After he hammered and chiseled for a while he tried pulling again-and he started to look worried when nothing was coming out. He gave me more Novocaine and then hammered and chiseled away some more, he looked like he was doing "demolition on a house" thats how much effort and energy he was putting into the hammering and chiseling.

When he started pulling again, he got a small piece out and I actually started to feel pain (even with al that Novocaine), so he gave me even more Novocaine and I remember him not only injecting the gums around that tooth but also in my cheek I think (at least thats what it felt like). He started getting some pieces out but it was this huge process of more hammering and chiseling, then more pulling, and so on and so on. When it was finally over there were so many little pieces of tooth on the tray, he had to extract it in lots of tiny little pieces and my face and head were already throbbing (I wasn't feeling the pain in my mouth yet, just the pressure on my face from all the pounding), well he gave me some prescriptions and as I was driving home the Novocaine must have just suddenly completely wore off because all of a sudden I was in the worst pain, like I didn't know if I would make it home, I was crying, my mouth and tooth area felt 10 times worse than before I had it pulled and not only that but my face, head, cheek, lips, all felt like someone had beat me up and been punching my face. Overall, it was a TERRIBLE HORRIBLE experience and I was in SEVERE pain (even with prescription painkillers) for at least 2 or 3 days. So, my point is that the extraction can go either way.

Both of these teeth that I had removed were basically the same size and in the same general area of my mouth, the first one on the left side toward the back and the second one on the right side toward the back (about 3 teeth from the back). One came out easy with no problem when I was younger and the other was a nightmare because it was brittle, missing a piece and severely decayed. I guess it depends on what condition your husbands tooth is in and how old he is. Hope this helps.

Tooth extraction help?

2010-05-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

I need to have a tooth pulled out before it causes problems but the problem is my dental insurance recently expired so now I have no dental care and I live in california can anybody help me?

Tooth extraction help?
there are about 5 (2 San Fran and 3 in SoCal) dental schools in Cali and several oral surgery programs affiliated with hospitals. Get busy on the computer and search out where you can get inexpensive extractions done.
Reply:you may be eligible for state medicaid..depending on age..you may also contact a dental school..price is cheaper...quality not so sure about...some dentist will take payments...hit the yellow pages
Reply:I don't know how things work in California but here in Michigan there are programs offered at the dental offices called care credit. You may be able to check on line. It is basically a credit card with a line of credit and you can pay it back over a period of 6 months to a year. You may also want to check at the emergency room. Sometimes the hospitals will pull a tooth if it is that bad. They normally have someone on hand that is able to do that. I hope that this is of some help good luck to you.

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Braces and front tooth extraction!!?

2010-05-21T18:39:00.003-07:00

I'm 26 and I have had braces for a year now and have had some problems with my teeth adjusting the way my orthodontist wants them to. He had me get my bottom front tooth extracted yesterday and they put a chain on afterwards to move my teeth and the space in quicker. I am having a lot of trouble with this because I'm self concious now, I'm so embarassed for people to notice I'm missing a tooth.This is a very big deal to me. Has anyone had this done and how long did it take for the space to close up?

Braces and front tooth extraction!!?
It may be a little uncomfortable at first but it is very normal. There may not have been the space needed to straighten your teeth. You will be surprised at how quickly the teeth will shift. You may have a little uncomfortable time for about 2 weeks. It depends on how tightened everything was made, and what else has been done. But the teeth are stubborn and no matter how much we try, they move in their own time.. Your best bet would be to call your Dentist to give you a better time line. As he has seen your Xray's and knows your treatment plan, he can give you a good rough guesstimate.. Good luck hun, just remember it is worth it all in the end. (Til then its just horrible) lol
Reply:my sister had this done and also a guy i work with is having it done now as well. hers took about a year and a half to grow back in. which tooth is it? right in the front???

good luck!!

Tooth extraction plz help calm my nerves!!!?

2010-05-21T18:39:00.002-07:00

hi. im thirteen years old and im getting my tooth extracted tomorrow and im really scared. idk wutz gonna happen 2 me and everyone is really scaring me! plz help...and no jokes plz!!!

Tooth extraction plz help calm my nerves!!!?
hello there how are you????

well to start of i just want to say that i hope it goes well for you hope you dont freak out too much

well an answer to your question just try to think of something else and keep your eyes closed (just close your eyes and relax think of something happy )if you keep thinking about what might happen then you are going to stress yourself out

once again hope it all goes well

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Reply:they'll numb the whole area they're working on and you won't feel a thing :)
Reply:You will get an injection to numb the pain so you will not feel a thing.

Keep your eyes open if possible - it helps.

Good Luck -
Reply:it doesn't hurt a bit, just think of happy thoughts like happy gilmore did when he had calm his nerves
Reply:no joke, keep your eyes open, but seriously, DO NOT look down. the sight of the.. teeth and the dentist, etc... will creep you.

They will give you numbing medicine that will make you not feel it. I'm 13 too, and I had 6 of my teeth pulled for braces, and it didnt hurt at all.

Relax it will be fine =)
Reply:They will numb you and that only feels like a pinch. Then you will be numb. They will pull your tooth. That's it.

he will tell you too put cold compresses on it will make it not swell. You take motrin, or advil. as told. I promise it is not that bad.

Do what the dentist says.

P.S. :)
Reply:Its nothing to worry about. Make sure that you tell your dentist that you are afraid and I am sure that he will do his best to make it as easy on you as possible. The first thing the dentist should do is put some numbing cream on the area where he will be putting the novacaine needle. This should make the injection almost painless. Once the novacaine takes affect, you will not feel a thing. You may be a bit sore afterward, but if you follow the directions of the dentist exactly, you should be okay. The idea to think happy thoughts is a really great one.
Reply:hey girl - u ans my q abt gum swollen - listen

i just had my root canal yesterday - it is similar to toothextraction, only better - you knw why? cause with this, they take only the root out you can FEEL the drill

with a tooth extraction, they will numb you but listen a tip - always say i still have feeling even after i dont - just a little extra numbing they will do

after that you are in heaven they can cut your whole mouth up and you wont feel a thing

as for the nerves, pls bring ur ipod - i did, get lost in a song, and know you will not feel any pain

lots a love

trust me im a teenager n i went to the dentist yesterday after dreading like an idiot for so long

that tooth is whats causing u problems - after its gone ull be all good babes

Periodontal question- Bone loss after tooth extraction...?

2010-05-21T18:39:00.001-07:00

I had 2 back teeth removed a number of years ago due to decay. Both of them had some damaged bone as a result of the decay so my dentist had to remove some of the bone along with the tooth. Due to uncontrolled circumstances at the time, I never got implants/bridgework for those missing teeth.

Now, a couple years later, those teeth have moved closer so there isnt room to put a bridge or implant so my dentist sent me to an Orthodontist to move my teeth apart. The orthodontist told me to consult with a Periodontist because she was worried about the bone loss in those 2 places. The Periodontist said I have significant bone loss in both places where the teeth were pulled (one spot being close to the sinus) and he proposed that I undergo the bone rebuilding procedure and then put an implant there

This procedure is expensive %26amp; takes a long time to heal... Would it still work out OK if i do NOT have the bone rebuilding done %26amp; just spread the teeth apart with braces %26amp; then get a bridge?

Periodontal question- Bone loss after tooth extraction...?
Braces are very hard on adult teeth and usually resut in a little bone loss when teeth are moved around. So, if you already have bone loss this can be a bad combination. Adding a bridge to teeth that already have bone loss (the tooth that has moved and tilted already has bone loss) can be very hard on those teeth. This is going to be a tooth providing all the support for a very expensive piece of work. If this tooth has bone loss now and then gets more bone loss from braces, it is not going to be a sturdy tooth without some help from a periodontist. Sounds like the dentist should have sent you to the periodontist instead of ortho. Otherwise, you are going to have a bridge that doesn't last.

Pain after an tooth extraction?

2010-05-21T18:39:00.000-07:00

I had a tooth infection and after I finished the antibiotic's I got the tooth removed. That was 3 day's ago. Is it normal to still have pain, this many day's later.

I am NOT talking about the area where the tooth was removed from, I am aware that, that part will obviously still be sore. I am talking about pain as if the tooth was still there, like the toothache itself. Thank's a lot!!

Pain after an tooth extraction?
This is an unusual situation BUT....

You could have had an abcess, then

took the antibiotic,then had the tooth

pulled, but there is still some of the

abcess left.

Go to where the tooth was pulled and

on the outside of your lip, press where

it's sore. Does it feel as tho there is still some abcess in there? also, did

any awful tasting pus come out of the

hole where the tooth was pulled?

If you feel you still have some abcess,

either have your dentist examine it again to see if there is still infection

up where the end of the root was.

It usually takes me 3 weeks to get

rid of ALL the pain from a tooth

extraction.
Reply:The antibiotics may not have completely taken care of the infection. It is normal for it to still hurt. You need to be careful not to get a dry socket. That will hurt like hell and it feels like it did before you got the tooth extracted. You should call and let your dentist know because if this is the case then he can put some dry socket paste into the extraction site so it will heal properly.
Reply:I don't know if the tooth you had removed was a molar or front. At any rate I had 6 teeth extracted 7/10 and like you one of the teeth I had removed felt like it was still there. I went back to the oral surgeon who told me everything was fine, stay on the antibiotics and just double up on pain meds. Ha! Hated taking the pain meds so I called my regular dentist who had me come in. He stated he had never heard of someone with a dry socket in front but was reasonably sure that's what it was. It is now 2 week's later and after two rounds of antibiotics, numerous trips to the oral surgeon and my regular dentist it has started to calm down. I did have a dry socket. I would insist my dentist see me. You should not have that pain!

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Tooth extraction with stitches?

2010-05-21T18:38:00.003-07:00

I just had a back molar extracted today. It was complicated and he told me it was going to be a lot of pressure. He ended up having to put in a stitch or two. My problem lies in the fact that this was like 12 hours ago and I am still swollen and sore. A month ago I had two pulled on the other side and didn't really have any pain. I am also unsure about the stitch and where it is. I am not sure if it is near the next tooth or further back and I don't wanna mess with anything and lose the stitch. Any opinions on this and how long the pain will last.

Tooth extraction with stitches?
It sounds like this extraction was a bit tougher than the last time. Pain and swelling is to be expected, the pain is usually at its worst on the first day and if you don't have any problems taking Advil (ibuprofen) it can be very effective. Swelling usually peaks on the second or third day, so don't be surprised if you get more swollen. Make sure you're using ice packs on your cheeks for up to 24 hours after the extraction...you can use a bag of frozen peas, it works great! Keep it on for 20 minutes, then off for 20 minutes, then on again, etc. If you haven't been doing this already you still have a few hours where it will help.

Don't mess with the stitch, it will either fall out on its own within the next week or be removed when you see your dentist for your follow-up. It's not unusual for a stitch to be actually placed between the next two teeth forward, it is sometimes the best angle to close the gum flap.

I hope this helps!
Reply:HELLO STEPHANIE,

THIS SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM AT ALL. THE STITCH IS THERE SO THE GUM HEALS PROPERLY WHERE THE TOOTH WAS REMOVED. THIS WILL ALSO AID IN KEEPING THE HEALING BLOOD CLOT IN PLACE, SO YOU AVOID GETTING "DRY SOCKET."

SINCE THIS WAS PROBABLY A SURGICAL EXTRACTION, IT MAY FEEL AS IF THE BONE AROUND THIS AREA IS STILL QUITE SORE.

IF YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBED VICODIN OR TYLENOL #3 AND IT ISN'T WORKING WELL, TRY TAKING 3-4 ADVIL. THIS IS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND WILL HELP BETTER THAN THE OTHERS.

MAKE SURE TO KEEP A COLD PACK OVER THE AREA THE FIRST 24 HOURS TO AVOID SWELLING.

AFTERWARD, USE MOIST WARM HEAT VER THE AREA TO BRING DOWN THE SWELLING.

Tooth extraction last week?

2010-05-21T18:38:00.002-07:00

Wisdom tooth pulled 7 days ago. When is it safe to use an automatic toothbrush and mouthwash again? Using manual toothbrushes makes me brush to hard which is why I have receding gums and not using mouthwash makes my mouth feel like it is still dirty.

Tooth extraction last week?
You can go back to your normal routine now.

Except that there is something amiss with your normal routine. You should not have receding gums from brushing too hard. You have receding gums because you have periodontal problems. Floss, floss, floss [only the ones you want to keep]. And visit a dentist. And go back every 6 months for a cleaning.
Reply:You`ll be fine after 7 days just as long as there is no bleeding with the mouthwash. The electric brush might need to be held of for a few weeks though.
Reply:It's safe to use the automatic toothbrush now, just be careful in that area and I would still hold off on the mouthwash a little longer. They tend to do more harm than good when there are sores in your mouth.
Reply:I had all 4 wisdoms pulled a year ago and went back to my automatic toothbrush within the first week -- I simply stayed away from the surgical areas. In terms of the mouthwash, I used a natural mouthwash, (Tom's of Maine brand), since the dentist said I could use anything without alcohol. Since my brushing wasn't as thorough as usual, the mouthwash was a big part of giving me that "clean" feeling.

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Tooth extraction yesterday has caused my face to swell up and turn red and bruised. How long will that last?

2010-05-21T18:38:00.001-07:00

I had a front tooth pulled yesterday and had 2 shots of novacaine. I had some swelling today and later bruising appeared, making it look like I got punched in the face. The dentist prescribed an anitbiotic but the bruising appeared BEFORE I took it so I know there's no connection. I've never had this much swelling and I don't know how long it will take for the redness to subside. Any idea what caused this?

Tooth extraction yesterday has caused my face to swell up and turn red and bruised. How long will that last?
If it's bruising, then it'll take a couple of days to start to shrink, but about 2 weeks for the bruise discolouration to disappear.

It's too late to apply ice packs but you could help it dissipate faster by using a heparinoid cream e.g. Hirudoid.
Reply:You run the risk of this happening any time you have a tooth pulled. It's caused from the trauma of having it yanked out. It's one of the reasons why they tell you to apply ice packs for 6 hours after an extraction. It'll take a few days to subside.
Reply:I'm not a doctor, but that does sound like a little more than normal. Was the dentist rough? Just be sure to take the antibiotics exactly as prescribed and until they are gone.

The first dentist I had here broke a root off while pulling a tooth. I switched dentists and the new one got the partial root out and has done a lot more.

I'd suggest finding a new dentist. There is no good reason for your mouth to be in that condition after a simple extraction.

It will probably start feeling better in a few days, if it doesn't, go to a doctor. Also, just liquids, such as juices and soups, for awhile.

Post-Tooth Extraction Questions?

2010-05-21T18:38:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I had a tooth extracted from the very back of my mouth yesturday afternoon; ever since I've been eating only soft foods (on the other side of my mouth) and rinsing (not swilling) my mouth out with warm salty water after each meal and before bed.

Does anybody know how long it should take on average before I can start eating normal foods again on the side of my mouth that it was extracted from? The area where it was extracted has gone an odd yellowish colour but I am not getting any pain from it, just feeling odd that the tooth is missing. Is this normal?

Thanks

Post-Tooth Extraction Questions?
Hm, everything sounds great according to your description, but more on that yellowish color--is that an infection? Sorry, don't mean to scare you, but depending on what kind of yellowish color it is, it may or may not be harmless. I would check back with your dentist just to confirm. Sometimes, the novocaine/anesthesia or whatever they used to numb the pain can temporarily discolor the extraction site (at least from my experience) but the yellow color could also be a bad sign.

For me, it took me a couple of weeks at least until I could eat regular food. However, I still tried to avoid overly hot/hard/spicy food until the actual hole was completely closed. Overall, I would just recommend chewing foods from the other side until the hole has completely healed. As for rinsing your mouth out with the saline solution--keep it up! It will help it heal. The only tip I can give you is just to make sure that little pieces of food don't get stuck in your extraction site! This will definitely cause infection. So rinse out any food particles carefully from around that area.

Keep your chin up--it's a pain in the butt, but it will be over before you know it :)

Wisdom Tooth extraction ...healing questions?

2010-05-17T21:01:00.001-07:00

I had an upper wisdom tooth removed 4/2/07 and it still feels "funky", or "not quite right". It doesnt hurt like it did at first now it just feels "raw" and tender. What I was able to see in there was white...my gums only. I saw no hole, and I feel no hole with my tongue. It does feel kind of "itchy" like theres a piece of root still in there that is working its way out.

The last wisdom tooth I had removed was a lower one and I dont remember it being like this. This dentist was a bit rough though could this have anything to do with prolonging the healing time...such as traumatized tissue? Any thoughts or experiences will be welcome.

Thank you in advance for your advice and help.

Wisdom Tooth extraction ...healing questions?
it can be tender like that for a while but, it is possible that a bit of the root is still in there. it will work its way out if in fact there is one in there. it doesn't happen a lot but there r times when a chip of the root gets cracked off inside. you can call your dentist or oral surgeon to have them check if discomfort continues

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Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction (Oral Surgery)?

2010-05-17T21:01:00.000-07:00

Hello

I had a impacted wisdom tooth extracted about a week ago. I had jawbone shaved away, and the tooth extracted. The surgery went fine.

About 5 days later, the stitches came out. Then t he folded over part of gums became white and fell off. Now, there is a slit in my gums about 1/16 in wide and 1/3 in long. I can see nothing inside of it.

I have eaten very lightly the past week, and I am looking forward to getting back to the real meals. But I am fearfull that this slit will get food inside of it and become infected. I also fear that plain washing the mouith is not enough to get in there and clean it out.

Is there anything I could, or should do to help this thing close up?

Any advice and tips would help. I cannot afford another uninsured visit (atleast not untill i move on to my next impacted tooth).

Thanks!

Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction (Oral Surgery)?
Your incision has healed enough that you needn't worry about this. The "ditch" left in your gum will fill in over the next few months, and eventually should match the rest of the gumline. You will still want to do the swish and rinse thing after you eat, and of course brushing is a must. But plain old dental hygiene of the usual sort is enough to prevent any problems for the most part. The gum has healed and nothing is going to get through it, your danger period for infection has passed so you can relax and enjoy the turkey and trimmings. Enjoy your return to food, and you will be just fine.
Reply:You definitely need to keep flushing out the area with water or you're right.. it will become infected. If you can't afford another visit, I would call the dentist and ask for their advice on the situation.
Reply:i also had the same experience when my impacted tooth was pulled out. I just let it be. The stitches are even optional said the Dentist because the gums will heal naturally and does not need it. Mine is fully healed now. no stitches done. It has smoothed out like there was never an impacted tooth there..

Just rinse your mouth vigorously.
Reply:In addition to eating lighter foods and rinsing afterwards with water, it is also helpful to gargle/rinse with a saline solution. To make the solution use approximately 1/4 teaspoon of table salt in 8 oz. warm water. This should help keep any nasty bacteria at bay.
Reply:Everyone is absolutely right , Keep it clean and flush it out after your meals and before bed , Be patient it takes a good four weeks to fully heal, depending how impacted the tooth was.

Wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-17T21:00:00.003-07:00

I had my upper right wisdom tooth pulled 2 days ago and I've had a horrible migraine ever since. I know I should expect a good amount of pain, but most of it is my eyes. It's so bad that when I'm around bright lights I get severe sharp pains in both of them. The hole where the tooth was doesn't even hurt. I know all the nerves are connected, but I couldn't really find anything about extreme eye pain. Is all this normal or has it happened to anyone else?

Wisdom tooth extraction?
Call the oral surgeons office. We all are different and you could be having a side effect from the surgery (meds used during the surgery) and meds being taken now. GL
Reply:HELLO,

FIRST THIS ISN'T NORMAL. THERE ARE NO NERVES THAT CONNECT THE NERVES OF THE EYES WITH THE NERVES THAT CONNECT THE TEETH.

THIS EXTRACTION MIGHT HAVE BEEN A TRIGGER FOR A CONDITION LIKE WHAT YOU'RE EXPERIENCING.

IF THIS CONTINUES SEE A NEUROLOGIST.

Post Tooth Extraction?

2010-05-17T21:00:00.002-07:00

I had a tooth pulled out because they said that the tooth wasn't savable. I wanted to get some opinions and/or some pros %26amp; cons to getting a bridge vs an implant. Which one would be the least expensive or more reliable?

What do you think would be the best way?

Post Tooth Extraction?
Implants are the new thing in Dentistry. They are coming along very well and have a high rate of success. Before you can do an implant your dentist or oral surgeon will need to make sure you have enough bone to hold a good, stable implant.

A bridge is also a good option. They've been around for years. Some last a long time, Some don't. For the most part they are reliable and stable. A little harder to clean around, but its managable.

Cost wise- a bridge is less expensive.

Also a thing to consider, an Implant is a much longer process than a bridge. You have to allow healing time after they've places the implant to make sure it will settle in %26amp; work well.

I hope I've helped some:)
Reply:i had 11 teeth pulled, and im getting 2 more... AND IM ONLY 16!!! plus i have braces... sorry, i just had to say that when i read "tooth extraction" it's my only accomplishment in life

im not sure about briges, maybe you should ask your orthodontist

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After tooth extraction question?

2010-05-17T21:00:00.001-07:00

I get my tooth extracted on Tuesday recomended by my orthodontist to make my bottom teeth even because I made the other one loose on the opposite side by hitting my head off my night stand and then it fell out a couple days later while eating a hot dog. And I was planning on staying home from school that day depending on how I feel because it's Open House that day anyways so we probably get out early like we do every other year. Also my b/f really wants to come over that day after my mom brings me back home and leaves for work because she's racist and it'll probably be the only oppourtunity we have to see each other for a while and we only see each other once a little over 2 weeks. Which sucks, but we were planning on having sex like everytime we see each other and last night after I got off the phone with him I started thinking that maybe since that it's gonna be open in my mouth if we make out or I give him head it could get infected. And now I don't think that's a good idea.

After tooth extraction question?
U don't want to put anything like that in your mouth till the area is healed. U really do not want an infection in your mouth. It will hurt like hell.
Reply:It could get infected. Sorry, no sexy time for u!
Reply:Yes, your socket could get infected. What we have always told patients is "nothing hot like soup for a couple days, no sucking like on straws until you can't feel a gap anymore, and no hard contact like with hard candy until it feels okay." A tooth extraction is a surgery, so take care of it like one.

Abcessed tooth extraction?

2010-05-17T21:00:00.000-07:00

i had my front tooth removed two days ago as i had a severe abcess the dentist drained off the pus and build up of bacteria in the abcess and now i feel better! the only thing is my cheek is still puffy and my eye still aches would there still be an infection there as i feel very tired with it! the antibiotics i was on when i had the abcess didnt work as it made the swelling worser thats why i had the tooth out! please help any idears!!!

Abcessed tooth extraction?
Keep taking ibuprophin and if it hasn't stopped swelling in about a week, you may need to go back and get on a stronger antibiotic.
Reply:Hard to tell from here. You shouldn't expect to be completely back to normal after only 2 days, and it's also possible that there's still some infection left, or just dead pus that hasn't drained out yet.

At any rate, call your dentist for them to take another look.
Reply:I have lost a tooth through an abcess...not very nice!!! take ibuprofen reduces inflammation....if you ok to take..
Reply:No sounds like he did his job but you need time to heal.

Wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-17T20:59:00.003-07:00

I had a wisdom tooth pulled on Monday, and went back today for a check up. While I was there, my dentist put something small and brown back where the tooth was pulled, but didn't say a word to me about what it was. I'm wondering what it is? Obviously it's something that needed to be done, I'm just curious as to what. Thanks.

Wisdom tooth extraction?
Your dentist should have explained to you what he was doing. It sounds like he feels you have whats called a dry socket. Most of the time this comes with severe pain but not always. What he placed what a dressing, iodaform with drysocket paste (smells like cloves). He should have scheduled you to come back in the next day to remove the dressing and replace or leave the are to heal on it's own. You should have received a monoject syringe to keep the area clean, if not request one. If none of this happened at the last appointment you should call, talk with one of the dental assistance and ask if you need to be seen again or if you need to remove the dressing yourself. If the dressing has fallen out on its own that's ok. You should still go to a drugstore and pick up a syringe or stop by the dentist office for one, they owe you.
Reply:Probably the scab, no worries
Reply:it was probably a piece of food that was stuck in there...No biggy...
Reply:Maybe it was a blood clot, or food. I had 4 dry sockets when I got mine taken out, and my dr packed the holes where my teeth used to be with gauze that I had to change out every few days. I believe he did it to keep the holes from filling with food and getting infected.
Reply:If you are getting a 'dry socket' it may be something to help the extraction hole heal. Can you taste something like cloves in your mouth?
Reply:Its a blood clot - you need that there so you do not get air in the empty space........trust me I my blood clot came out and I was in pain.
Reply:Your dentist should have told you what he was doing, but you should have asked. Grab a mirror and a light and look back there. Its probably gauze or something.

If you're concerned, call and ask.

After tooth extraction, whats the healing process?

2010-05-17T20:59:00.002-07:00

I would like a real dentist to answer this or people can post on their own experiences. How long after an extraction will I be worry free from getting an infection? will I be ok after 10 days for thats the length of my antibiotic perscription??? Question #2 is how long will it take for the hole to fill with new tissue. its been 8 days since extraction. I did indeed loose my blood clot but I have no pain at all, just a tad bit of discomfort so I asume the wound must have healed enough to avoid the dry socket issues. I have slight pain but its so mild just taking ibuprophen works.

After tooth extraction, whats the healing process?
The antibiotics will provide you with coverage for about 2-3 days after you take the last one. By then you should have enough healing take place to have closed the wound, and infection should not be a worry anymore. The injury to the bone itself, where there is a hole left from removing the tooth, will take about 6 weeks to fill in and repair. You may notice a slight jawbone ache in that time if you eat something that takes a bit of strong bite to break up. I'm thinking primarily things like jawbreakers, but of course anything really tough to chew can do it. The hole left in the gum can take a few months to actually fill in, depending on the size of the tooth that was removed and how big a hole was actually made. Eight days post removal means that you are well into the healing process, and the risk of infection and dry socket are pretty well past. The gum will have closed enough to protect that bone until it heals, and enough to ward off infection as long as things don't get just nasty in there. You still need to swish rinse after eating to make sure things don't pool in the gap, and of course be gently brushing the area and flossing. If you have had most of the swelling go down, and are comfortable enough to be down to Motrin for pain control, you are actually healing right on time,if not a little quicker than most. By the time you finish the antibiotic you shouldn't really be needing much for pain, and the area should not be nearly so tender to touch. Sorry, I'm not a dentist, just a nurse- but my 2 eldest had wisdom teeth removed, and I've had plenty of experience in the ER with post-extraction Q %26amp; A. It really sounds like you are doing fine, and have nothing much to be worried about now. Most of the healing left to do will go on without much notice to you, and without any problems coming up.

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Upper front tooth extraction?

2010-05-17T20:59:00.001-07:00

Exercise after tooth extraction?

2010-05-17T20:59:00.000-07:00

Hi, I got my 4th tooth from the front pulled yesterday at 1:30pm. I usually go to the gym every morning, however is it okay for me to go this morning or should I wait a day? The dentist did not give me any instructions regarding this. Ty!

Exercise after tooth extraction?
Unless you have an on going blood pressure problem, exercising shouldn't be a problem with the extraction site. However, exercising usually creates a need for increased swallowing for some people as the exercise cause them to develop dry mouth and they often attempt to create oral moisture with a sucking motion and that could dislodge the blood clot. Give it another 24 hours and then limit your exercise program to exercises with less intensity for a couple more day's. Good luck and I wish you well.
Reply:As your teeth are in your head, all of your brains may be excreated from the hole left by your tooth if you are under too much physical exertion. You may want to wait until the new tooth grows in, if it was a baby tooth, or until the hole heals.

Nah, just kidding. Shouldn't be a problem at all.
Reply:I'd say go for it. If you are working out too hard and the clot breaks, then you know you over did it. But I think you will be fine!

Dry socket after baby tooth extraction?

2010-05-17T20:58:00.002-07:00

I had a baby tooth extracted and was wondering if you can get a dry socket after getting a baby tooth pulled. The only reason why I am asking was because I was told by a dentist that I could not because the root was so short that there was no possible way I had a hole big enough to possibly not clot. This was told to me by the same dentist that looked at my tooth, said this, then said I did not have a dry socket, then put a hole in my clot, and packed it with dry socket paste and sent me on my way. Please help!!

Dry socket after baby tooth extraction?
i had dry sokets when i got my wisdom teeth pulled. they sucked and hurt really bad.

i dont think you can get them if you have another tooth underneath, and for small holes its not as likely, but you can still get them.

just make sure you don't have anything hot to make the clot fall out.

and use that stuff that they gave you even though it tastes gross.

but if you are confused about having a dry socket, you will be able to tell.

its hurts really bad
Reply:What's a dry socket?
Reply:Dry sockets don't usually occur with deciduous teeth (baby teeth), but you must have been having some pain to go back in and have it checked. As stated above, they hurt and throb continuously. If you were having that much pain after removing a baby tooth it seems there may have been something unusual about the extraction. What was the reason for removing the baby tooth? How old are you? If there was a clot it shouldn't have been packed. Dry socket dressings smell like cloves and need to be removed in 2-3 days. I'm surprised he got one to fit in that small of an extraction socket. Did he ask you to return to check the dressing? The dry socket medication can't hurt you and hopefully in a day or two you should be fine. If not, you may want a second opinion. It just seems unusual to have any real problems after a baby tooth extraction.
Reply:DON'T WORRY BABY TEETH WHEN PULLED DON'T GET DRY SOCKETS. THIS CAN ONLY HAPPEN WITH ADULT TEETH, MAINLY WISDOM TEETH.

Hello. Tooth Extraction help / advice...?

2010-05-17T20:58:00.001-07:00

Hey, right. I've just had one of my back teeth / tooth extracted, at 9:40am, it's now 11:30am. He gave me the best numbing stuff, but now I think it's wearing off, and my mouth has a little pain now, and more and more blood is coming out when I spit. Is this normal? He said I can't have any medication til' later on etc. Nor am I alloud to sleep!?! Eat, drink etc. He said if the pain gets really really bad then I have to go back. But I can't go back until Sunday evening, as that is when the Dentist is open again. So yeah, pretty silly. So basically, is it "normal" for my tooth to be in a little pain, at this point? And when "should" it start to get better?

Many thanks, on all advice.

Thanks,

Kirk.

Hello. Tooth Extraction help / advice...?
Hi Kirk,

My name is Paul, a dentist in Ireland.

What you're experiencing is normal.

Firstly let me tell you do NOT rinse with salt water, or anything, today. Its too soon, and you may rinse out the clot where the tooth was.

An extracted tooth site will certainly still be bleeding a bit at this stage,all day in fact and sometimes even a little bit tomorro. Once its NOT bleeding heavily thats ok.

It stands to reason it'll bleed when you consider the depth of the roots, especially on a back tooth.

Eating ,drinking, sleeping:

Eating can dislodge the blood clot where the tooth was interfering with healing.

After a while some warm soup is ok, not too hot.

Tea and coffee are too hot, exclude them today.

Eat to the other side when you eat again.

No strenous exercise or work today.

Sleeping,the dentist will want you to be upright to keep the blood pressure off the site,however tonight when you need bed you go as normal but use an extra pillow to prop yourself up.

Pain : is normal for a few days, after all you've had an invasive job done there. Also minute pieces of dislodged bone may come to the surface.Again this is normal.

We concern ourselves with severe pain, which may indicate a dry socket.This is more common in smokers. If you're a smoker dont smoke today.

This is more common in lower teeth also.

Painkillers: Its ok to hold a COLD compress to your cheek for short periods.Make sure the compress,ice bag whatever is in a towel so you dont get burns from the cold on your skin.This will help pain and reduce possible swelling.

An anti-inflammatory painkiller is useful.Your dentist may have prescribed some. However be aware your own dentist is best advised to tell you,knowing your medical history and allergies or anything.

After a day or two rinsing with warm water and salt is a great healer.

If you feel worried ring any dentist and explain, I think you will be ok.

Also feel free to email me.

And good luck..remember that tooth is gone now so you needn't put up with it anymore!

Paul
Reply:Try rinsing with a little salt water...that usually helps me. Everyone is different with pain and the way their body reacts, but yours doesn't sound all the different or unusual. The medicine part is strange though. Mine usually gives me Tylenol 3 (with codine) and some antibiotics which I start right away. What you really don't want to do it drink alcohol or smoke as those things can prmote dry socket (that's really painful)

Good Luck
Reply:The pain is normal. The bleeding is not. Sounds like the blood has not clotted properly which will lead to a dry socket, I would ring now while he is still open and ask for advice.
Reply:I had a wisdom tooth and a molar taken out last Tuesday and it is still uncomfortable.

It will take a while to get better. Be patient,

You should be ok with Nurophen.
Reply:cannot understand all that pain. had extractions before and not that bad. however everyone is different. no smoking . causes blot clots and No spitting. do not rinse until.. he says you can..and you sorta of let water dribble out of mouth. not spitting. never heard you could not go to sleep. by sunday you should be fine. if not.. you have a low tolerance for pain.. or something could be wrong.
Reply:I would hope that the cotton wool plug that the Dentist put in the old tooth socket would still be there, as its not been two hours since the extraction. If not roll one up and plug it in there.!Did you drink or eat anything , specially warm fluid., cos thats a no no so early.Pain, yes , you would be getting some, but if the bleeding is worsening, I would be going to a Doctor, Emergency Hospital or something similar.I would have given it 3 to 4 hours before I ate or drank anything. My last extraction I was told I could have a couple ;of Panadol, with a sip of cold water. Rinsing the mouth too soon is not good.
Reply:well if it were me and it was bleeding to much i would go to the emergency room better safe than sorry
Reply:little pain is normal, but blood should stop. go to sleep and eat but not hard food today, just so you don't hurt the wound. from tomorrow will be better, need some time to heal with no pain of course.
Reply:Hi, I had to have 4 teeth out before i got braces so I feel for you

Dont spit even though it tastes bad because when you spit it loosens the clot and makes it bleed again, if you keep spitting it will takes ages to heal.

I spat the blood on my first extraction and it took all day to stop it bleeding! next time round i knew better.

You'll have to grin and bear it lol

Hope your feeling better soon

P.s salt water stings and tastes bad but it really works

PPs dont poke that part with your tongue cos that makes it bleed too
Reply:Pain normal... you've had abig tooth pulled. Don't understand why you can't take regular painkillers... avoiding Asprin. Normal for some blood in saliva but if you think it's heavy place cotton hankerchief on area and bite down leaving it there for 30 mins ... don;t remove it earlier. if excess bleeding you can't stop you will have to call A%26amp;E , If all ok it should feel a bit better by tomorrow,

Just looked at some other answers... do not rinse til 24 hours after extraction as you could dilodge blood clot.
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Reply:The local anastheticcs used in dental surgery contain vaso-constrictors which restrict the blood flow to the area being treated on. This keeps the anaesthetic in the area where it is needed and stops it from dispersing around the body. After about two hours the effect of the vaso-constrictor wears off and heavier bleeding can occur, THIS IS NORMAL and your dentist should have given you a dressing to bite on which will help.

Pain after LA (local anaesthetic) wears off is also normal. Remember that you've been through surgery and your body tissues have been cut and pulled around just as they would have in any other type of surgery. Treat yourself as you would if you had been in hospital for the treatment: take it easy on yourself and expect discomfort for a short while. Talk to the chemist about pain relief.

DO NOT rinse your mouth out. Doing so will rinse away any helpful clot which will be busy repairing the damaged area. hot drinks will also encourage blood-flow so try to avoid them until the bleeding is long ceased.
Reply:Your tooth pain is definately normal at this point. You should be allowed to drink and take medication however. The blood can be normal too, all though too much is usually not a good sign (mine bled for a couple of hours). Rinse your mouth with some lukewarm salt water, and follow the directions that they gave you. If the pain gets intolerable, go to the emergency room, and they can numb you up, and give you a prescription.
Reply:Of course you will have some discomfort-you've had a tooth extracted! Dont rinse with salt water straight away though-leave it 24 hours, otherwise it'll be like picking a scab and keep bleeding.If you smoke-DONT!You're risking a horrible infection that will cause you worse pain!I hope you feel better soon!
Reply:Ok I got an abcess tooth out...I dunno if the abcess has anything to do with the pain though.

But anyways I was in agony!

When the numbness weared away It felt like I had a HUGE toothache were the tooth once had been..In my gum like.

The pain was really bad and I went to bed winging like a baby lol...My mouth was sore for a good few days.

If the pain is really bad you are right to go back...As you could have a dry socket.

Sorry If I scared you but its only for a couple of days the toothache like pain was gone the first day.

After a tooth extraction can the infection spread to other teeth/tooh?

2010-05-17T20:58:00.000-07:00

I had my infected tooth extracted over a week ago, is it possible for other tooth or teeth next to it hurt for a while or even get infectected cuz of it?

After a tooth extraction can the infection spread to other teeth/tooh?
Can't tell, what kind of infection? Normally if you got your molars extracted or there is an infection the dentist will prescribe antibiotics such as Clindamycin for the next 2 or so weeks.

For molars it is to make sure it does not get infected and for infected, to help in recovery.

If the dentist just removed a tooth and does not give antibiotics, chances are there is no infection and it will not spread. But yes, if it is infection there is a possibility to spread to the next tooth beside it.
Reply:Very Likely to make shore to brush Infected area and ask for anti Biotic before you go with good Pain medication Doc Unoptrid.

Tooth Extraction Question?

2010-05-17T20:57:00.003-07:00

Hi Yesterday I got two premolars extracted to get room for braces next week. Today I notice a white thing on one of them. I'm scared to touch it. Is it a stitch? (Don't remember getting one and don't even know how it feels as that area was numbed) It's not food (eaten nothing but congee which dissolves) and it couldn't possibly be a tooth because it was an adult tooth pulled out.. I'm worried. Any idea what it is?

Tooth Extraction Question?
I used to run a free dental clinic. We had 8 dentists work for us. I also used to work for an orthodontist.

When tissue in the mouth is healing, it often turns white. Don't worry about it, keep following the extraction directions (eg. holding salt water in your mouth and not swishing every few hours or more) and don't touch it. Your hands can carry infection. If you follow the directions they gave you exactly, you will heal just fine.
Reply:My husband had a tooth pulled and he had the same thing. I think it is your mouth healing. Try web md its a great site to look for answers =)
Reply:dont worry it could be a bit of broken tooth or a fragment of bone it will work its way out and be fine,just keep rinsing your mouth out with a antiseptic mouth wash
Reply:Sometimes, bone fragments work their way to the gum surface after teeth are extracted. My grandmother had to have a lot of her teeth extracted at one time and she said that for years afterward, these little fragments would periodically come to the surface of her gums and she had to go to her dentist to get them taken out.
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Pain during tooth extraction made me give up....?

2010-05-17T20:57:00.002-07:00

I had one tooth pulled today (wisdom) because my jaw has been hurting and I thought that was from my rotten tooth. When the dentist went to pull the bottom wisdom tooth I could really feel a terrible pain! He numbed it repeatedly till he finally gave up and refered me to a surgeon. I feel bad like I failed somehow. I know that sounds funny. But they gave me so many shots and I could still feel the pain!

Why? Is there something wrong with me? I feel sad about the whole visit. The dentist looked disappointed with me and my reaction.

Another thing...he started to pull the tooth on the bottom out but then he stopped...does that mean it will be loose now? Will that cause problems?

Pain during tooth extraction made me give up....?
LOL...it's neither yours nor your dentist's fault. The guy that answered first obviously has no idea about anything dental. I worked for a dentist for a couple of years and my mom has been in the dental field for almost 20, and although it is very uncommon, it does happen. Your body just doesn't react to the anesthesia like everybody else's does. For one tooth to be pulled is normal....the only reason a family dentist would refer someone to an oral surgeon for one tooth (esp a back tooth like that) would be if the tooth was embedded in the bone, in which case you would have to be referred to an oral surgeon b/c they have the special tools. And when you go to see the oral surgeon, they will put you under a general anethesia (put you to sleep) and then pull the tooth. You will never even know what happened. This probably runs in your family....you're not a freak.
Reply:Your dentist needs to have his license revoked. He should know how deep the numbing drugs are going and whether or not it will overload his patient's threshold for pain BEFORE attempting the extraction.

Surgery should have been made an option before the procedure
Reply:I feel your pain. When I was about 13 I had three molars pulled. The dentist at the time gave me 27 shots of number juice. I still felt pain, he just told me to bear up. But that was 46 years ago. I understand they have better stuff today. Maybe you should check with an oral surgeon and get their opinions besides a dentists' opinion.
Reply:Your body seems to have more resistance to normal anesthesia than everyone else's. that's normal you are not a freak. Surgeon knows what kind of drug you need now, cause you need to have that tooth pulled out. Good luck!
Reply:I'm sooo glad you asked this question!!! The same situation happened to me approx. 2 weeks ago!

I've made a appointment with a oral surgeon. I visited the emergency room, because i researched and found that a toothache can cause result in a heart attack or stroke at the least.

Until my appointmet comes, I am taking tylenol pm and penicillin . (Tylenol 3 did not work for me).

You can always call your local ER nurse or pharmacist.for more detailed information regarding pain and infection management until the tooth is removed.

Which is cheaper? Tooth extraction or Root Canal??

2010-05-17T20:57:00.001-07:00

One of my back molars (second from the wisdom tooth) had a filling put in year ago....then tooth cracked last year, had a crown put on...now tooth is causing probs again. The dentist said if anything else went wrong they'd have to do a root canal.

Well, we have crappy dental insurance, so I'm wondering would it just be cheaper to have the tooth pulled rather than shelling out big bucks for a root canal? When they did the crown, they already shaved off more than half my tooth

**extra notes - I don't chew on that side, so really wouldn't miss the tooth eating-wise.....also it's far back so probably not noticable if it were pulled

Which is cheaper? Tooth extraction or Root Canal??
Since it's your second molar, i'd recommend extracting the tooth. As long as you have your first molars, your chewing/biting force shouldn't be greatly affected if you lose that tooth. Root canals are expensive, long procedure, and one that is difficult on second molars. Since your tooth is also cracked, it would need a crown, possibly a post as well, placed on it after the root canal, leading to an additional expense.
Reply:Having a tooth pulled is usually only around $50 - $100 but a root canal is like $1500 or more and there is still no garuntee that it will even fix the problem, I'd have it pulled if I were you!
Reply:i just hada tooth pulled today.

96.59 without insurance.

(i have an insurance plan that doesnt cover dental)
Reply:Unless you plan on getting an implant (way more expensive than a root canal), I would not have the tooth pulled. It would be cheaper initially to have an extraction, but then you will have a space. If there are teeth behind the extraction, they will start to tilt forward and can cause problems for your bone and gums. I would try the root canal first to see if that works.
Reply:Extraction. I had a root canal in one of my back molars and it ended up having an abscess in it, which was excruciatingly painful and i ahd to have drained several times. Eventually I begged my dentist to remove the horrid thing (which cost a fraction of the price of the orignal root canal) and he said after that he was pleased he had because he could never have drained it fully and the full extent of the abscess wasn't visible on the x-ray.

I'm fine with it now; it's right at the back nad no-one notices. The funny thing is when I occasioanlly get a hazlenut stuck in the gap!! If you have an extraction, make sure you ask your dentist about options to fill the gap and stop your other teeth moving.

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Tooth extraction. HELP PLEASE?

2010-05-17T20:57:00.000-07:00

oKAY i got my tooth pulled tuesday. It was difficult. It took the dentist awhile, alot longer then it would on a regular one. Well its now friday. The swelling went down yesterday but the pain was still here, but not as bad. Well today i was eating steakums and onions and i took a bite then i felt my tooth start to hurt bad. i felt my cheek a few mins later and its swollen alot, what should i do? is there something wrong/ how can i make the healing process go faster, and the swelling go down.

please help

Tooth extraction. HELP PLEASE?
sounds like infection. take 1 diplofenic sodium tablet after meals (just one a day) and get an antibiotic. take two tablets aday for 1 week. take the antibiotic twice a day just one each time.

good luck.
Reply:You might need a short course of antibiotics. In the meantime just dose up on painkillers.
Reply:Had the same issue. Please do rinse your mouth with warm salt water. It helps that area stay clean and disinfected. Helps with the swelling and helps the cut heal faster. It worked for me and also don't forget to take any antibiotics prescribed or just simply tylenol.

Good luck.
Reply:ask your dentist about dry socket

Wisdom tooth extraction hurts after 5 days?

2010-05-17T20:56:00.003-07:00

I had my lower wisdom tooth out 5 days ago. It took a while for the dentist to get it out. Despite the painkillers it still hurts so badly it makes my head ache. I can't even stand to open my mouth wide enough to look at it. Could there be something wrong?

Wisdom tooth extraction hurts after 5 days?
You might have what they call "dry socket". When you have your tooth pulled, they don't want you to smoke or drink from a straw, etc, because they want a blood clot to form over the socket. The reason is so that the socket can heal, and does not get food trapped in it.

Did you go back to the dentist soon after the extraction?? If not, you should have, and you should go back asap. If you did, I would still call them. They may need to pack it with gauze (to act as the blood clot).

I had mine pulled last Monday, and it only hurt for the first 2 days, even though I began to get dry socket. I went back 2 days after extraction and had it packed.

Definitely call your dentist as soon as you can. They will more than likely be able to get you in same day or next day if you make sure to tell them it's an emergency.

Good luck hun.
Reply:Yes, something is probably wrong, possibly what they call a "dry socket". See your dentist.
Reply:Owww man, its gonna hurt for a while!

ughhhh i feel your pain! got mine 3 days ago! hurst like crap!!
Reply:There is nothing seems to be wrong with the procedure done ....it was a surgical extraction of your wisdom tooth.

I hope the wound has been healed and you dont have a dry socket .It may take couple of days to be normal as before try like warm galss of water by adding table spoon of salt and rinse every 2 hours which will avoid any forth coming infection in the wound .....dont worry you will be alright in few days !

Is it right to say that RCT removes part of a tooth whereas extraction removes the whole tooth?

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is that the difference between a root canal and an extraction? because they both sound the same to me. and is it right to say that crowning is something like a 'fake' tooth? like dentures? so why can't crowning follow an extraction?

Is it right to say that RCT removes part of a tooth whereas extraction removes the whole tooth?
A root canal procedure removes the blood and nerve supply to the tooth. This is accomplished by accessing the pulp chamber through the top of the tooth. Each canal is disinfected and sterilized. An inert material is placed in the cleaned canals in order to prevent bacteria from colonizing the canal again in the future. The entire external portion of the tooth remains intact for a root canal procedure. This is strikingly different from an extraction in which the whole tooth is removed from the mouth.

When teeth are missing, dentists can make "bridges" to replace teeth. This requires teeth in front and behind the missing spaces. These adjacent teeth are shaved down and crowns with fake floating teeth called pontics are cemented in permanently. There are other options such as implants or partial dentures for missing teeth.
Reply:i'm no dentist but logically crowning couldn't follow an extraction because there is nothing left to hook the crown onto... after a root canal they form the remaining portion of the tooth into a cone that the crown is glued onto... this can only be done because there is something there to glue it to... in a full extraction there's nothing like that
Reply:root canal removes only the root and the extraction removes the tooth completely...all gone. the root canal allows the tooth to stay there with a filling and a crown.

you can crown an extraction because ther is nothing there to crown
Reply:huh?
Reply:Rct only removes and cleans where the nerve has been, which is replaced with a kind of rubber material (gutta percha), basically the whole tooth is left, lots of ppl think RCT removes the root but it doesnt,

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Reply:ROOT CANAL TREATMENT (RCT) is done on a tooth that you may want to save vs extraction that removes the tooth and roots after its gone there is no coming back.

RCT removes the nerves in the root of the tooth and the tooth stays in the mouth. This tooth with the nerves removed can then be kept with out toothaches. But most have to be covered with a crown or a type of cap to protect the tooth from breaking.

If you can afford to save do the RCT if you cant you will have to extract it and its gone.
Reply:A root canal removes the nerve inside the root. It removes none of the tooth. A crown is like a thimble or a hat that is placed over the crown of your existing tooth. It is for protection, not replacement.

Wisdom tooth extraction. Please Help!!!!?

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Now it is Sunday night and I had an impacted wisdom tooth extracted Fri morning. At first I thought hey this is not too bad but Sat the pain was getting worse and by Sun, the pain has become unbearable. Not to mention I am on pain killers every 5 hours+antibiotics. My jaw is so sore I can barely open my mouth and as soon as the pain medication start to wear off I start to cry from the pain. My whole cheek hurts even my eye and left temple I just want to know if anyone has been in this situation and how long did it take for the pain to subside.

Wisdom tooth extraction. Please Help!!!!?
Something is wrong, dry sockets? Go back (pain like this is not normal) you will be OK, but go back ASAP ...you should'nt be in pain like that.
Reply:Hmm for me, it got better day by day, the absolute worst time was when the initial local anesthesia wore off a few hours after I got out so I had to pop some vicodines...but you could have a condition called dry sockets, check it out, and let your doc know so he can tell you what to do and give you more (possibly stronger) meds. Good luck with it all.
Reply:Well I got all of them taken out

ut doesn't hurt at all just stay calm
Reply:i had mine extracted 2 months ago...all the pain will go away in about 5 to 7 days...keep taking tynenol...or something for the pain...make sure not to get any food stuck in the hole....!!! hope you feel better!!...i know it hurts a lot
Reply:You need to go back to the dentist and gets this taken care of first thing in the morning. sounds like dry sockets. No fun whatsoever. But the pain goes away immediately once they pack them.
Reply:I'm too young to have gotten my wisdoms pulled yet, but I advise you call a medical practitioner soon.
Reply:atleast a week or two

my mom got hers extracted already

and it didnt stop hurting til after a week

sorry

eat ice cream cuz its soothing and soft

feel better :)
Reply:You probably are suffering the difficult side effects. There could've been nerve injury which makes that area very very very very sensitive. And then there's the bleeding too, and the swelling, and then the dryness and the air getting in it...

All part of it sadly.
Reply:I sympathise with you. I had mine drawn about a year ago, and it hurt like hell. Can't talk, can't drink and you can feel it all the way to the top of your nose.

The "good" new is that it should start getting better after two or three days. Talking and cold/hot food still won't be pleasant, but you can ease of the painkillers then.

Until then, best of luck.
Reply:Yeah it hurts bad. The soreness is due to the fact that your mouth was open for so long. If it's not the soreness and it's specifically the area where the tooth was extracted I'd go back asap. For me it was the whole damn jaw and it hurt like donkey balls for a few days. Try to apply an ice pack (for brief periods) on your jaw to see if it can help. Sorry for your pain :(
Reply:Your pain should be going away, not getting worse. It sounds like you may have gotten a dry socket, which is more painful than the original problem could have ever been! Maybe you even got a bit of food caught in the socket and now it is causing problems. Have you swished gently with some salt water to see if you can get anything out of it? Did you look in a mirror and see if the socket is full or if it is empty? Put some gauze in it and try to keep your teeth together enough to hold the gauze in until in the morning. You can put a heating pad on that side of your face too. Just don't fall asleep on it! Call the dentist first thing in the morning - you may even be able to reach the answering service tonight to get a message to anyone who is on call. They may be able to tell you what else you can do for it but you need to look at it so you can tell them if the socket is empty or full, if it is swollen inside, if it is a normal red or an angy color, if there is any oozing and stuff like that. Oh, I feel for you, I wish there was something that would take the pain away! Call them now!
Reply:Hi Dear, I am sorry to hear about your bad experience.

I had all my 4 wisdom teeth extracted and I was in very little pain. I didn't use my pain killers not even one pill. The same day, I had the work done, I had a job interview, my checks were a little big but not bad ugly.

I was so worry before the extraction so when I opened my eyes I just wanted to go out and celebrate that I survived. Put some effort on positive thinking. It might help you.

Otherwise you should call your dentist 1st thing Monday and let them know how you feel. It seems to me that your doctor was a little to tough with you. Next time don't go back with him, he must not be a good dentist. I was my experience helps.
Reply:I had all four pulled at the same time. I was in a little discomfort, but I wouldn't call it pain. I had a pocket of blood form over one of the extracted areas and wouldn't stop bleeding. The doctor said to remove the small pocket of blood or it will have problems healing. It looked like a thin layer of shin only it was dried blood. After I removed it, the bleeding finally stopped. I also was on pain medication for 5 days and after taking the meds I felt fine after the five days.

Each person reacts to any surgery differently. If your still in allot of pain in the morning, call the doctor and explain what you have gone through over the weekend. There could be some other issue that could be causing the pain. I totally understand you wanting relief from the pain. It sucks when you can't eat or drink anything without dealing with the pain. Good luck.
Reply:I had mine extracted last monday, I had the worst pain up until friday! It was the worst on thursday I could barely open my mouth. If you have any doubts, call the dentist. they have no problem with helping or answering questions. I know i had to call just to make sure on a couple things. Except for me, I didnt have pain meds because they made me get sick, so i was on prescription ibuprofen. Best of luck!
Reply:A good 48 to 72 hours, and it could be longer depending on the individual and the wound from the extraction. (I am no dentist, but I am an experienced mother whose children had those experiences.) Did you following the instruction from the dentist? Did you use ice pack to numb the sore jaw and cheek? And did you take the antibiotics as prescribed? If you have done all that, I believe the pain will stop soon..
Reply:Well hon...Fact is that tooth pain is the worse thing ever!! The reason for this is b/c how close all the nerves are to the brain..less far to travel. If you are taking your anitbotics on time, you are doing the best you can do. I learned that gargaling with peroxide, HELPS extremely!!!!!!! I put some in a glass. add a lil warm water and wash it around for 1 min.

Do this every hr!! Trust me it works like a charm. ALso if u ever have an ear ache, dip a qu-tip in the bottle of peroxide and gently put it in your ear!! I know this b/c I have had a ear ache for a few days. havent had time to go to the dr yet...its been helping it drain! Also cut your pain killer in half and take one piece at a time, it travels faster through the body this way
Reply:Once home, the painkillers should be taken as advised by your surgeon. Any pain, swelling or stiffness is usually at its worst 2 or 3 days after the operation and then gradually improves.

Do not vigorously rinse your mouth out during the first 24 hours because this disturbs the blood clots that are part of the healing process. After meals, rinse gently with warm salt water (one teaspoon of table salt to a glass of water).

You should keep your toothbrush away from the area for the first couple of days, but brush the rest of your teeth as you normally would.

At first, it may be possible to feel small fragments of bone with your tongue. These are the edges of the tooth socket and will soon disappear as the gum heals.

Depending on the type of stitches used, they may need to be removed (arrangements will be made for this to be done). If dissolvable stitches have been used, they will disappear 7 to 10 days after the operation.

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Wisdom tooth extraction?

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What is the aftermath of a surgery of the wisdom tooth? How long does it take for it to heal? Does it hurt after the surgery?

I am four taking out in soon. I am very nervous because I had never been put on anesthesia or gone through any types of surgery before.

Wisdom tooth extraction?
I was nervous too. The whole thing takes about 1/2 hour so the anesthesia they give you is very light. So you shouldn't worry too much other than finding someone to take you to your appointment and brign you home and hang out with you until you sleep it off. You will sleep a lot the first day. They will give a you prescription for pain meds and really after a day or two, tylenol will work. You won't want solid food the first day and you'll be eating soft food for a few days after, but after the sututures come out after about a week, you'll be back in business. It was easier than I thought it would be. I had all 4 at once too.
Reply:I had 3 taken out 20 yrs ago and it 's not so bad. your mouth will be packed with gauze and you'll be groggy but your mouth is one of the fastest healing part on your body.
Reply:I got four of my wisdom teeth pulled out and it took three weeks for me to heal. Depending on how many teeth, it could take a week or longer. In addition to that, it does hurt but if you have pain killers you will be fine.

My advice is do not be nervous, everything will be ok and make sure they put you to sleep because I have heard stories of people not being sleep and feeling the pain...you get the idea. Also, get alot of ice packs to minimize swelling and soup because you will not be able to chew anything.

Good Luck!

Will tooth extraction which needs anesthesia create a problem for me because I am taking aspirin?

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It's me again, the same guy who just posted questions about drug interaction between blood lowerng medicines and amoxycillin, and who also posted question about the condition of my tooth (upper molar). Here's some additional information about my 3rd post today. I am currently taking atenolol 100mg and losartan 50mg to lower my blood pressure, and at the same time I am also taking a low dose aspirin 75mg daily. Because of the possibility that I might need my upper molar to be extracted if the antibiotics don't work, I am worried about bleeding or any other drug interactions. I started taking low dose aspirin and atenolol in June 2007, but because my blood pressure remained high, my doctor added losartan 50mg in August 2007. Thank you very much.

Will tooth extraction which needs anesthesia create a problem for me because I am taking aspirin?
Aspirin permanently disables platelet function. Platelet turnover time is 7 days.

For surgery, we usually have patients off aspirin for 5-7 days, so that they regain most of their clotting function. I don't know what dentists do, but you need to follow whatever directions your dentist gives you.

If you are having the tooth pulled with local anesthesia, then your blood pressure medications shouldn't affect anything. If you are having sedation or general anesthesia, you should continue your medications, including taking your moning medications on the day of surgery.

People with high blood pressure tend to have wider fluctuations in blood pressure during anesthesia. Having good control of your BP prior to having anesthesia, and staying well hydrated, help mitigate that response.

It is especially important not to stop your atenolol, because you will get rebound hypertension, which can be dangerous.

Good luck with the tooth.
Reply:Good question. Aspirin is a blood thinner. You may want to stop at least 48 hours before and after extraction to prevent excessive bleeding. Same goes with vitamin E and garlic supplements.

You may want to ask your doctor and dentist about your other meds.

royphil3,

Advil is ibuprofen, totally different from aspirin.
Reply:Aspirin just thins the blood; making it easier to bleed more. Also, depends on how many aspirins you take.
Reply:If you are taking Aspirin or any other blood thinners (and yes, garlic thins the blood too), at the very least, stop taking them the day before your surgery including the day of your surgery. But talk to your doctor first to make sure this is ok for your situation. If you continue to take them, you run a high risk of bleeding too much, which will also affect the healing because you won't be able to clot properly.

Ignore the answer about Advil. Those are two completely different medications.
Reply:I am quite familiar with atenolol because I suffer from flactuating blood pressure level. My doctor stopped me from taking them anymore because their side effect and I am now on other pills for blood pressure. Once you start taking pills to control the blood pressure you will have to continue taking them because it could go up without noticing and so to defend against other worse things like stroke it is better to continue having pills for blood pressure.

The thing that you have to check and inform your dentist is about taking the aspirin. The function of these are to make the blood thinner so as to avoid other worse things that could happen because of high blod pressure. Now when you come to get a tooth extracted you could bleed and because of the aspirin the bleeding could take longer. So first thing to do when you go to the dentist and also for other things it is always good to inform about what drugs you are taking. In dentistry because of the blood it is important so that he could be alert of what could happen. There is nothing special or that you can't do because you take aspirin. Otherwise all those who take these pills won't be able to have any teeth taken out. The most inportant thing is to inform the dentist about them most specially and also about all the other pills that you take. Myself I also take a considerable amount of pills and always inform him of what medicine I take.

This way you can put your mind to rest. Don't worry about it, he sure knows what to do.

Good luck and take care.
Reply:i work in an oral surgery office and most times the doctors here ask patients to stop taking asprin 5 days prior to having any surgery. each patient, however, is different and the most important thing is to check with the doctor/nurses in the office that you're going to, sometimes its ok to stay on asprin but its safest to double check :)
Reply:We ask patients to discontinue taking aspirin 3 days prior to the extraction date... then it's resumed the next day after.
Reply:Aspirin is fine. I always take some before going to the dentist. They'll even tell you to exceed the recommended dose of Advil if you have to wait a day for an emergency appointment. I don't know anything about the other drugs you're taking. I would just call your doctor or the dentist's office and ask.

Root Canal or Tooth Extraction?

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I'm sure this has been asked a million times over but I'm just so annoyed right now. For personal reasons, I have no dental insurance so I'm paying out of pocket for whatever I choose. I went to the dentist today because for months I've been having a toothache that I *thought* were wisdom teeth coming in. I had my wisdom teeth taken out only to realize it's a freaking cavity that's now reached the root. So the options given to me were to have the tooth extracted which would only be a bit over $100 or to have a root canal and crown, which is over $2,000. I can't pay for the root canal but I'm not sure if I want to lose my tooth. It's sounds stupid, I know.

Should I just have the tooth taken out because it's cheapest? It's the back tooth, last before the wisdom teeth. Would it be bad to have it out?

I hate the stupid health care in this country. U. S. of freaking A. whatever.

Thanks in advance for all helpful and respectful replies.

Root Canal or Tooth Extraction?
I don't have insurance either, yet I recommend checking around with other dentists for a better price on the root canal and crown. When there are spaces between your teeth the rest of them start to shift around as you chew etc.

Even though it's not seen being in the back, you will likely need it for eating and the shape of your face needs those teeth too.

But $2000 is really high for one root canal and crown. I've had 5 root canals with crowns and have three bridges (including extractions) for @ $8000. Worked out a payment plan with the dentist I did.

Good luck to ya whatever you decide.
Reply:root canals aren't a guarntee to keep that tooth anyway. You can get the root canal and in a year, you may need to pull the tooth anyway. the root canal only delays the inevitable.
Reply:well, if you don't mind losing a tooth and the pain goes away, then I would definitely lose the tooth than pay two thousand. But, in the end its all up to you.
Reply:If you can have a root canal, you should get a root canal and crown, and take good care of your teeth. I have a 'chronic zinc deficiency' and have had two heart attacks and I can't have root canals (they've tried, they never take because of the 'metal post' that my bone grows AWAY from, instead of growing around), and I am now currently toothless and waiting to get my dentures. Yes, dental care is very expensive, but if you can't afford a root canal, call your local public health office, and see if you can't get a root canal done for less there. They do EXCELLENT work!
Reply:Honestly, you probably want to go with the root canal to try and save the tooth. But I do understand, the cost issue too!!! I recently had a root canal, done and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I'm glad I went through with it and didn't have my tooth pulled. Feel free to call me, I can give you info on a way you can actually save on any dental procedures, cheap!!!

Send me a private message. My sign on is CONYERS!!! I hope this helps. Save the tooth!!!!
Reply:Since you don't have dental coverage, as many people in this world do not; you should check into having the work done at a local teaching hospital or dental college.

You can have either procedure done for a much less expensive price, as there are students who are in training, working with licensed dentists and they have to train on patients.

You do not want to deal with having the infection travel through your blood stream and glandular system, which can cause other health problems including heart problems. The removal of the tooth is most likely only putting off the inevitable which is the root canal.

Waiting will only make the infection spread and become more dangerous.

Good luck, I hope you get this taken care of soon.
Reply:You always want to try and save a tooth if at all possible. Even though it is cheaper to remove the tooth now, in the long run it will cost you. Dental insurance is not that great anyway, the maximums are too low and deductables too high.

My advice to you is, try and save the tooth, you will be happy that you did. Good luck to you.
Reply:if it's that much of a worry for you, just have it pulled. most people i have known who had root canals eventually needed the tooth pulled anyway.

Post wisdom tooth extraction lump and pain?

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I had two wisdom teeth on my right hand side pulled one week ago today. The bottom was badly impacted (literally horizontal) and so it was a pain for my dentist to pull. I was just under local anaesthetic

I have had continued pain since then (to be expected with such an impacted tooth), but I also still have swelling. Well, I'm not sure if it's just swelling or if it's a lump to be concerned about. It's hard to the touch, but not quite bone-hard. It's only on the lower portion of my jaw, and it's not as sensitive as the rest of my cheek to pressure. I also have pain radiating up to my ear, particularly at night and in the morning

I called my dentist today and was told that I should come in on Mon if it grows or becomes painful, but otherwise it wasn't anything to worry about. I went in 2 days ago because of the continued pain and the dentist then said everything looked normal (not my reg dentist as he's on vacation), but I can't open my jaw wide enough for them to see in easily

Post wisdom tooth extraction lump and pain?
Sounds like an infection and possibly a dry socket. Maybe you should try to see someone else to be evaluated and get a second opinion. If the swelling starts to conflict with your airway or goes up into your eye, you need to go to the emergency room!
Reply:I dont know if thats normal or not...I had all 4 of mine cut out at one time and I didnt have any problems like that....Maybe you need to see another dentist...

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After a tooth extraction can the infection spread to other teeth/tooth?

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I had my infected tooth extracted over a week ago, is it possible for other tooth or teeth next to it hurt for a while or even get infectected cuz of it?

After a tooth extraction can the infection spread to other teeth/tooth?
My dentist told me no, not as long as I took good care of the teeth around that one, but it seemed to be "spreading" to me. Oh well. Sorry I don't really have an answer, because I don't really believe my dentist. I'd have it checked if I was you anyway just to be on the safe side, you don't want to loose another tooth.
Reply:well who ever said no is wrong a tooth infection can and does spread,i had a bad tooth it was pulled and the tooth next it also got infected after i had the first one pulled,your dentist should have givien you meds to clear up the infection before removing it
Reply:you should be on antibiotics to help clear the infection, because yes it can spread and it can possibly get in your blood stream. amoxicillin or clindamycin are possible antibiotics you should be on.

Wisdom tooth extraction problems?

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i had my wisdom teeth extracted on thursday, all four. they seem to be healing somewhat. unfortnetly my entire chin, bottom lip, and bottom gum line are still numb. my surgeon didn't explain anything to me, i wound up looking up everything on my own. to top it off my bottom front teeth feel like they are being pushed together for two and a half straight days now. that or it's the feeling of having something incredibly large stuck in your teeth. i can't open my jaw and move it to the right too much because my right bottom front tooth feels like something horrible will happen if i attempt it. my parents think i'm complaining too much. i can't get to the dentist again until this Thursday. and my painkillers don't even work anymore! I need some help, relief, answers, and a punching bag. Just tell me what you think the problem is. Thank you.

Wisdom tooth extraction problems?
I'm sorry i can't help but i need to get mine out and now i'm afraid
Reply:It sounds normal, or what happened to me, take some Advil, you need an anti-inflammatory to help more then pain meds.
Reply:That is not normal. You shouldn't still be wierdly numb like that this many days after. If you teeth were impacted when they extracted them, it was harder to get them out and might cause you some extra pain for some time after, but it's really wierd that you still feel somewhat numb and that your front teeth are hurting. I would get back to the dentist asap. I don't think your complaining at all, because that is not a normal side effect of a routine extraction!
Reply:sounds to me like your dentist/oral surgeon sliced a nerve hence his lack of a response? Get a second opinion

p.s. a bit of advice...if your wisdom teeth aren't causing you any problems, do NOT have them removed. It is just that much more chewing surface
Reply:Infection may be reason. Pl. see dentist. Now you may apply MUCOPAIN. root canal treatment is good than removal
Reply:I had my 4 wisdom teeth out last year and the swelling went down within a day.

Although I had quite a bit of pain still for the following few days, it wasn't anywhere near as bad as yours sounds.

The only real problem I had was where they stitched one of the gums together, they had stitched too high up my cheek and it felt like it was consistently pulling on a nerve. Once I cut the stitch away, it was fine.

Good luck. I think you should at the very least phone your dentist and seek advice from them.
Reply:in some cases during the surgery the surgeon might have hit the nerve that can cause prolong numbness. this is not uncommon. the wisdom teeth on the bottom are normally close to a big nerve running from the jaw towards the chin. if one of them are cut, you will lose sensation on that side of your lip or jaw. it will take about 6 months or more before you can feel anything on that side...yes it will take awhile. if you ask for a copy of the consent form which you signed before the surgery

you can read all what I'm talking about here. if they did not let you signed or you parents one they can be liable for what happened.

Puppy tooth extraction?

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so, when do we know if we need to have a tooth pulled? my puppy has been losing her teeth very well, all the front ones, one canine and a molar or two have already fallen out and are being replaced by adult teeth, no isses with any of them. but then yesterday we noticed that one canine is coming in in front of her baby canine, and its already crowned, about 1/4inch but its red and slightly puffy, but the baby tooth isnt even lose yet. should we wait and see what happens or have it taken out? i dont want her to have a problem, but at least it came thru the gums already, right?

Puppy tooth extraction?
Some of the teeth come out harder that others. The puppy tooth should come out when the new one comes in. If it is given time and it still doesn't come out, contact the vet.
Reply:It should resolve itself.
Reply:Call your breeder or call your vet. This might be a breed-specific issue.

A good breeder or your vet can tell you over the phone what to do or if you should worry and they won't charge you.
Reply:mmm i would take her to the vet..if its a small dog then it is very possible she needs to have some teeth pulled..i had a little yorkie and he had to have like 4-8 baby teeth pulled cause they weren't falling out on their own...
Reply:I'm not sure, but last year I extracted my right rear Molar with a pair of pliers and I shot Cocaine in that gum and it worked just fine. The Cocaine cost me $40.00 now thats a cheap tooth pull. The Dentist wanted to charge me $110.00

Do it yourself tooth extractor kit for only $40.00

Post tooth extraction?

2010-05-17T20:54:00.000-07:00

I had a tooth pulled out 5 days ago, and everything seems to be going fine. It's just that because where the tooth was (behind the top front teeth), I've had difficulty eating and drinking. The problem is that whenever I do eat or drink something, a while later, this clear gunky stuff appears on my teeth, it's like thick saliva. Is this appearing because of the way I've had to eat in order to avoid the hole near my pallette, or it something else? I've drank a lot of water hoping this would alleviate the problem, but I get the same thing. Has anyone else had this?

Post tooth extraction?
You might have a fistula forming between your nasal cavity/maxillary sinus and your mouth. Test by holding your nose and trying to blow gently through it - if air escapes into your mouth then you need to get some treatment. It's common after upper extractions but thankfully, only in rare cases, is it persistent. Avoid hard nose blowing for 10 days and you may need antibiotics to prevent infection and the communication becoming permanent.
Reply:healling juices is waht that is eat on other side as much as you can it will stop soon if not go back to doc
Reply:Make sure you swill your mouth with salty water after eating anything.
Reply:You're healing...relax, keep your mouth clean ( Rinse after each meal ) and in about 2 weeks all will be well
Reply:I don,t think you should post it to anyone,who on earth would want one of your old teeth? just throw it in the bin.
Reply:eat on other side and use salt and water boil kettle and leave till medium hit then gargle with it
Reply:give it 3 weeks it should be gone

i know how you feel

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Tooth extraction ~ what can I expect?

2010-05-17T20:53:00.003-07:00

Back in April, I was on a roadtrip when a good chunk of my wisdom tooth on the lower right side came out. I'd never had anything like that happen before. Nothing traumatic.....I guess I just had a pre-existing cavity and the tooth finally weakened enough to break.

ANYHOW, it began to hurt on a trip I took a couple weeks ago. I made an appointment last week.....

I am pretty sure they will extract it.

I AM A VERY, VERY NERVOUS dental patient ~ which is why I've already put it off this long, I think. I don't know that my insurance covers total sedation....I'd go for it in a second if they DID. When I say nervous, I mean that I feel physically ill in the dentist's office. I fear NO OTHER kind of pain, but dental pain makes me want to hide in a cave somewhere.

How much pain is involved in this process??

Does it it still hurt very bad AFTER the tooth has been extracted? And for how long?

Is there a hole? Is it sewn shut? Please help!

Thanks!

Tooth extraction ~ what can I expect?
There is noone in this world

any more paranoid about a

dentist than I am. I literally have panic attacks.

My solution (such as it is)--

first find an oral surgeon. They are equipped with specialty instruments and abilities that regular dentists just don't have. An OS will have that baby out in short order.

My solution for the panic

attacks is low dose Xanax.

I take one as soon as I wake

up or I won't even go to the

appt. then I take another one

about 1 hr. before the procedure.

After care: The area will

have no feeling until about

6 hours later. Then depending on the pain--the

doctor will have prescribed

a pain reliever. where the

tooth was removed you will

have stitches (that come out

by themselves).

One warning: Rinse your mouth with low salt and tepid

water and do so very gently.

Your tooth will have a blood

clot in it, and if you rinse out

the clot, infection will probably

start. If this happens, tell your

OS and get an Rx.

I hope all goes well...
Reply:i don't blame you, i'm terrified of dentists, too. if you're as nervous as i am about them, you should maybe go to a day surgery clinic so they can put you completely under, if you think you can tough it out more, then ask for some heavier sleep pills. depending on the skill of the dentist, it won't be too bad; it could take a while, and it'll still be a little uncomfertable, but there'll be a crunch, and it's done. they'll probably put some stiches in, but they're nothing, they usually come out on their own in a few days. you'll be a little sore, but they'll give you something for that. good luck!
Reply:i hate to say this but if they just take one out they might have to take all of them out. from what people say, it hurts for about a week and you cant eat anything solid. the dentist will stich the hole shut so that it can heel, but there will probably be a little hole where the tooth used to be. if they put you completely under you wont feel anything that day because you will be sleeping durning the procedure and then when you get home all you will want to do is sleep, but the next day i think they hurt
Reply:Total sedation will not be covered but is not nessecary, it gets numbed pleanty. There will be a hole but gums heal very fast and bleed VERY little so it doesn't need to be sewn up.

It will sort of hurt/feel numb for about a week and a half, but it won't be bad. If there has been enough anethisetic it won't hurt much more then a little bee sting, if it really hurts, tell the dentist quick and he'll add more novicane.

The only pain, and I mean split-second pain, is the novicane needle.
Reply:from my own experience, the worst part is getting the shot of Novocain (is that what they use now?). I won't lie, it hurts. Then you won't feel a thing. Afterwards, they sew up the opening. I will hurt for a few days but not that bad, what with the drugs they give you. (You have the change to get high legally!) The worst things is not being able to eat what you'd like for a few days.
Reply:I had all 4 extracted 3 years ago. Its not that bad!! They should give you options. They can sedate you (where you are sleeping), give you "laughing gas" where you feel everything but just dont care, or just give you novacaine. If you are sedated, of course you feel nothing. The other two options you will feel the shot with the novacaine, but that is the worst part. You cannot feel the extraction at all. I had like no pain afterwards either, but they will give you pain medication. My oral surgeon put a single stitch in each of my extraction sites, which was annoying because they had little knots in them. Had to have the stitches out after one week. The day of the extraction, and the next day, you need to really take it easy, like lay on the couch all day. If the clots that are forming loosen and fall out you get what they call a "dry socket" which exposes the nerves and is very painful, so, just do what you ar supposed to do which is nothing!

You will very glad you did it when its over. Good luck!
Reply:the forecast calls for pain, but the alternative is blood poisoning,

and infection. and the worst pain will be when the pain mecicine wears off after the removal. they will most likely give you pills that will help very little and make you sick to your stomach, but any help is good. should not hurt more then about two weeks
Reply:I was NOT AT ALL terrified of dentists until I had to have a molar removed for adjustments to my braces. I was so scared when I saw the syringe that I wouldn't let him touch me. I opted for it surgically removed instead because it was the only other option and it had to come out. no choice. If you are as scared as I am - of both doctors and dentists (now) - then if i were you I would opt for surgical removal. yeah you get another needle but hey, you're not awake for the tooth removal! To me not seeing the other syringe was worth it. NO it does not hurt after having the tooth removed. You've had your arm or leg or a hand go to sleep before? Well it feels like that only in your mouth due to the novicane they gave you. And there will be a hole or big space where the tooth used to be - just like when you were a little kid and you lost teeth on their own. Might look weird at first but eventually the blood will dry up and it will appear normal like the rest of your gums. For me the feeling of having my jaw "go to sleep" only lasted a few minutes to a day or two, depends on the person. Not long anyways.

Yes I believe they do sew them shut after extraction but I wasn't awake during mine so I don't know. GOOD LUCK! If you need a shoulder to cry on, I'm here for you.
Reply:follow all the instructions the dentist gives you when you get it out, you DON'T want a Dry Socket!

Worst dental pain possible and you'd be wishing you kept the tooth in.

http://www.dental--health.com/faq_drysoc...
Reply:I know what you mean about denstists. Especially when you undergo a procedure you havent undergone before. I went through this just a few months ago. Here is what they do:

First of all, it is a good thing that your wisdom tooth has already came in. I had two that grew in. They both had cavities %26amp; eventually had to be extracted. Nowadays, the dentists will numb you quite well. You will not feel any pain during the procedure. You will feel some pressure though. It doesn't hurt, it just feels weird is all.

The pain in the butt part is the bleeding %26amp; the changing of the guaze. Not painful, but a nuisance. Be sure to follow the directions your dentist gives you about taking care of the hole in your gums.

There will be a hole for awhile (like 2-3 months) but it will shrink.

If you were to get wisdom teeth cut out (means they have not grown in yet) now that is different. They will cut them out, %26amp; sew you up. They will put you out %26amp; you will not feel a thing. You will be sore though afterwards %26amp; need ice (try frozen peas...work great). They give you some real good pain medicine too.

I was real nervous about this just a few months ago, but it wasn't painful. Just a pain in the butt taking care of my mouth for a week afterwards is all. Good luck. You will be fine.
Reply:I can understand your 'anxiousness' over your trip to the dentist, but take it from someone who waited TOO LONG -dentures are highly over rated and often food gets caught up in between the gum and dentures and hurts so bad that it makes you want to slap a 1st Sgt.!!

I'm glad you're getting it seen to now. It wouldn't hurt to have the Dentist, while he's at it, inspect your other teeth for signs of decay and take care of it then. That should get your insurance to pay for it all or at least a reasonable co-pay.

The Ins. co. will see it as preventative and most will gladly pay for prevention in one shot or 2 as opposed to a series of many expensive visits and the Dentist can then get the insurance company to admit to total 'KO'.

I also was a extremely, severely anxious patient when it came to Dentists. I grew up in the military from birth to 1970, the military Dentists I had the misfortune to meet were sadistic child hating jungle quaks. My fear of needles comes from that. As I got older the intense anxiety grew so by the time I was an adult, and as soon as a needle came into view; I freaked out of the chair, into the hall, out into the lobby and out to my car ...etc all the way to my bedroom where I hid under the bed.

So, try talking to your Dentist before the appt., explain your concern and possible alternatives to whatever it is that freaks you out. My civilian Dentist (before I wound up w/dentures) had to gas me before he could come anywhere near me with a needle or drill.

I would suggest having it surgically removed. It is a sorry Dentist that won't knock you out before performing such a procedure. Be sure to bring someone you trust (spouse, family member-adult, close friend) to be in the room, though out of the way to protect you from what has happened to others while alone with their Dentist and they were 'used'.

As for the stitches, when he goes to take them out, there is a slight 'pinch' feeling but other than that its not as bad as having to have all your teeth taken out because of waiting too long. It usually only hurts for most folks at the most 48 hours. Depending on the procedure(s). There will be hole but sewn shut (most Dentists do sew them shut), just whatever you do, don't suck anything and I mean this with all my heart, don't suck on anything-straw or cigarette or whatever unless you cover that spot where the hole is/was with a small sterile patch of non-stick 'dressing' or bandage and hold it there someway to avoid 'suction' damage. A 'dry hole' is the worst pain you can imagine! BEEN THERE %26amp; DONE THAT!

Hope that helps.

Take care of the teeth you do have while you can.

P.S.- Most Dentists will script an gas-safe 'happy pill' that you would take about 1-2 hours before going to the appt.. Mine did and by the time I sat in the 'chair' I was sooooooo mellow, and then the gas hit me....I didn't know anything till way afterward.

Tooth extraction in Sumatra with some difficulty?

2010-05-17T20:53:00.002-07:00

Since asking how the roots went so I could lever out this tooth,I managed to do it,but have felt very funny since;a bit delirious and ,despite my predicament, thinking out cosmological issues:my laptop still has charge, but theres not enough sunlight to work the solar panel, and it ll run out soon.Theres a lot of blood and there was a 'crack' and though the tooth is out, my teeth dont meet now-what has happened;how do I stop the bleeding?I keep getting looked at by these small dark guys who dont seem unfriendly, but dont help either-I must be over 200 miles from a town of any sort-will it improve by itself?

Tooth extraction in Sumatra with some difficulty?
take you rmedication...and bite on a clean cotten cloth for 10 mins
Reply:maybe you should ask the locals for help. the reason why they don't help you might be because they think you don't want to be bothered. in which part of sumatra are you now? i'm indonesian, find a local and if he/she could read show this to them:

'maaf, gigi saya copot dan darahnya tidak mau berhenti mengalir. apa Anda bisa menolong saya? bagaimana cara menghentikan pendarahan? terima kasih banyak.'

(i just told them that you couldn't stop bleeding and you need help. they might have some effective traditional treatment).

good luck!
Reply:Sounds like you need to get to hospital, as soon as possible, you may have broken your jaw. Is there any one, a friend, who can take you. It will be a long pain full journey. Or a local Dr.
Reply:Bite on a wet teabag. That should stop the bleeding. But have it looked at if you are concerned. Good luck and happy new year!

Infection after Wisdom tooth extraction symtons ?

2010-05-17T20:53:00.001-07:00

Hello

I had my wisdom tooth removed last wednesday because it was broken off to the gum and mainly because i was in horrific pain.

I do have a really sore jawache and earache and some throbbing pain where the tooth was removed , the pain is nothing compared to when the tooth was in still , i have to take pain relief still as the earache really hurts at times , i have noticed on my gum next to the tooth i had extracted that i have all this white stuff , also i have the most aweful taste in my mouth the tatse is not so bad but the previous 2 days it made me want to puke it was that fowl.

i dont think i have a dry socket as i have read a bit and i am not in pain like when the tooth was in , but i think i may have an infection of the gum , the tooth was not abcessed before being removed.

Will this clear up on its own or do i need antibiotics

how can a tooth pulled cause an infection with pus like stuff on my gums

i did smoke straight after tooth was pulled

will this heal

Infection after Wisdom tooth extraction symtons ?
Call your dentist sounds like you may need antibiotics ... your jaw %26amp; ear need to heal, he may of had to dig for the roots causing you to have soreness in your jaw %26amp; ear. The white stuff concerns me ... and the fact that you smoked right away, you could've caused an infection in the socket. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water and call you dentist to see if he needs to see you.
Reply:you are showing all signs of dry socket. Try gar gelling with warm salt water frequently %26amp; take a course of antibiotis. If sevear pain place a drop of clove oil in the socket.
Reply:DON"T SMOKE. It sounds like you have a dry socket which is essentially an infection in the area where the tooth was removed. When you smoke you suck or draw on a cigarette. This action causes the blood clot in the socket to dislodge hence causing a dry socket. For immediate pain relief try chewing on panadol or taking Neurofen which is great for dental pain, soaking a cotton ball in whiskey, putting it in the extraction site and biting on it, and most importantly go back to your dentist or doctor and ask for a script of antibiotics.

Tooth extraction: do I have an infection?

2010-05-17T20:53:00.000-07:00

I had my tooth extracted on Wednesday. It's not my wisdom tooth, but the lower last tooth. Anyhow, I don't have any pain and there doesn't seem to be much swelling. However, the socket seems to be covered by this white thing. I don't know if it's mucus or what. And I have a bad taste and breath. Underneath this white thing I assume is the blood clot. Do I have an infection? Would antibiotics take care of this?

Tooth extraction: do I have an infection?
No pain and no remarkable swelling indicates, no infection. What your seeing is the healing of the tissue which is about right on schedule for 4 days healing time. You need to brush and floss all of your teeth avoiding the extraction site, but rinse vigorously with warm salt water making sure no food particles are left in the socket area. This sometimes takes months to fill in completely. You're doing fine, so relax. If you do start to experience pain, fever or swelling more than what you had initially then you should call your dentist.

additional information: It would be difficult for you to dislodge the clot now unless you were to stab the area with something sharp, continue to be cautious with food, rinsing won't hurt but will help with the taste and breath. So rinse after eating or drinking and try to brush all the teeth well along with flossing.
Reply:I hate to sound obvious, but don't you think you should call your dentist? He or she is a phone call away.
Reply:Yes antibiotics will take care of infection. Make sure your rinsing after everything you eat and brushing your teeth often. You should be OK.
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Tooth Extraction dry socket?

2010-05-17T20:52:00.003-07:00

I had a molar removed four days ago.

There is a hole were my tooth used to be.

I am worried about getting dry socket. It is deeper now than when the tooth was first extracted

Is it normal for the hole to get bigger and how long will it take to fill in.

I am not in pain, do i still have to worry?

What can be done to replace the missing tooth.

Hope my question is not too long. Thankyou in advance.

Tooth Extraction dry socket?
If you are not in pain then you have not gotten a dry socket, believe me if you did you would know it!! The reason the hole is deeper is because the swelling is gone. Since it has been 4 days you are pretty safe as long as you don't suck on straws or smoke. Just keep rinsing well so that bits of food don't remain in the extraction site. As far as replacing a missing molar, it's really not necessary, cosmetically nobody will notice and as soon as your gum heals you won't either!!

And, Your Quite Welcome!!
Reply:The hole will appear bigger now the swelling is gone. It will fill in over time
Reply:If you had a dry socket, you would be in so much pain - you would have gone directly to the dentist and not ask here. Just don't smoke or suck out of a straw (or similar movements). You are just going to be uncomfortable until you are completely healed.

Usually, if you do not replace a missing tooth, the tooth that used to bite against it will move, because it was used to biting down on another tooth. Anyways, if there are two teeth surrounding it, you can get a bridge (the dentist will put crowns on the existing teeth and make a fake tooth to put between it - the three teeth will be connected). Or, you could get an implant (an oral surgeon places a small metal rod into that area and then your regular dentist makes a crown to put on it. Your other option is that you could get a partial - but that is removable and I think it's a pain in the rear.

Personally, I would opt for an implant because you don't have to do any work to other sound, healthy teeth. Talk to your general dentist and see what is best for you. Hope you are feeling better soon!

Tooth extraction cost in Australia?

2010-05-17T20:52:00.002-07:00

I live in Melbourne and I have one impacted wisdom tooth that needs to be extracted. Any ideas how the prices would be like? Thanks.

Tooth extraction cost in Australia?
In India its about Rs500/ to Rs5000/. It depends on your doctor if he is sophisticated?
Reply:There are so many factors that would influence this.

The main difference (in order of least expensive to most) will be whether you had

1. just local numbing of the tooth(local anaesthetic),

2. conscious sedation (still awake but not caring)

3. General anaesthetic (asleep)

General anaesthetic is the most expensive as you need to pay for the anaesthetist, and for the theatre use.

If your tooth is impacted and a specialist is removing it under general anaesthetic you could be looking at least in the thousand (s) mark.

Tooth extraction tommorrow?

2010-05-17T20:52:00.001-07:00

Hi i'm going for my lower molar extraction tommorrow and im getttng gassed and the needle .. will it hurt ? and will they have to stich it ... like how painful will it probably be and how long does it take to heal

Tooth extraction tommorrow?
Just had mine done on thursday bottom molar left side infected tooth..they didnt gas me just shot me up with movocaine..honestly it didnt hurt at all not even the after math..dr didnt give me any pain meds which i was a little sad ( lol ) but if i was in pain that would be a diff story..make sure u dont gargle with anything or use a straw only eat soft food mashed potatoes etc. dont spit NO SMOKING i havent smoked in 4 days im goina lil loca the swelling is almost gone and i basicaly eat nething now just chew on the otherside

good luck
Reply:no actually it really isn't that bad especially if you use the laughing gas.
Reply:Wow you describe it as if you're going to be tortured. No, it will not hurt when they gas you up.
Reply:it doesnt hurt at all, just dont eat anything afterwards or it will hurt
Reply:Hi there i had a lower molar extracted and i only had injections don't worry the most you will feel is some pressure that is all just try and think of positive things when it is being pulled out it isn't the worst thing in the world !!! you might feel a little nervous before but just let it be done good luck ! Cee* Bee*
Reply:if u r being gassed u will be asleep so u wont feel a thing! i have had 6 teeth extracted and i havnt bin put to sleep for any of them and they didnt really hurt, the injection is the only thing i didnt like but even that wasnt painful it was just uncomfortable. it is hard 2 eat for a couple of day after as it is a bit sore but in less than a week it should feel normal again.

gd luck!
Reply:Relax and please don't get tense..That could worsen things..However, you can stop worrying..The modern elements used today are extremely helpful as to not feeling any pain.

Before the shot, the doctor will apply a bit of cream or whatever that will cause your gum not to feel the shot..And the medicine contained in the shot will put to sleep the rest of your mouth.

You are not going to feel anything...don't worry, but if you do, make a signal to the doctor...he'll know what to do..don't worry..!!

Even if they have to put stitches -- it is not the common thing- you won't feel it..

Good luck, relax and think about something else!
Reply:You will be FINE...NO, it w/not hurt...I just had the same thing done, I had two done. Mine did not require stitches. If yours does, that won't hurt either. Just be careful of it the first day, as you don't want to do anything to remove the clot that forms on it the first day. The second day, rinse it w/warm salt water a few times a day. This w/make it heal all the quicker. My dentist said warm salt water heals quicker than anything else, as I was using peroxide. It really doesn't take that long to heal %26amp; you honestly won't hurt. IF you do have any mild pain, take two Aleve gel caps %26amp; that w/do the trick. Good luck, you'll be fine...(^_^)

Difference between baby tooth extraction and adult tooth extractions?

2010-05-17T20:52:00.000-07:00

I'm getting 4 teeth pulled for braces, and one of them happens to be a baby tooth that has no adult tooth growing under it. I just wanted to know if there was a difference with the baby tooth being pulled, like less time for it to heal or anything. Thanks in advance!

Difference between baby tooth extraction and adult tooth extractions?
The baby tooth could have a full root or because of root resorption, or unerupted crowded adult teeth, that could have an impact on the root, causing it to have a shorter root. Anyway you flip the coin, it could be very similar to an adult tooth extraction. Best of luck
Reply:If there is no adult tooth under the baby tooth, then the baby tooth will have a full-size root, and will be similar to having an adult tooth pulled.
Reply:my baby tooth was way easier than the other adult tooth to come out so i think its a wait and see here....they are usually all okay so don't panic

if i can go to the dentist anyone can:)

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Tooth extraction and blood clot???

2010-05-17T20:51:00.003-07:00

I had a lower molar pulled about 24 hours ago. This morning, I took my first rinse of warm salt water like recommended. I know a blood clot is suppose to form and when I looked in the mirror this morning at the site, i see a beige whiteish "bubble" covering the extraction site. I was expecting the blood clot to be red. Is this whitish thing my blood clot?

Tooth extraction and blood clot???
I had a molar pulled out too! same thing happned its not a blood clot its your gums way of reacting to the pulled tooth. It wasnt prepared. It will fall of soon. or it will fall to bits.
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Reply:Yes, that is your clot. You know how if you have a scab and you soak in the tub a while, and it turns white? Same thing. Your mouth is wet, the 'scab' looks white. You're good. Just be careful not to mess with it, and just rinse. If you lose the clot you're going to get dry socket, and you don't want that!
Reply:YES IT IS. THE DARKISH RED COLOR OF THE CLOT IS COVERED BY A WHITTISH LAYER. PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO DISTURB IT.

Tooth Extraction and Antiobiotics?

2010-05-17T20:51:00.002-07:00

I had a molar extracted 3 days ago. Since then I have felt a bit weak, dizzy and quesy. My dentist has given me antiobiotics to take.It is Clindamycin. I am so nervous to take them. I rarely take antiobiotics and when I do they make me very sick to my stomach. I know I am supposed to take with food but dos anyone have any suggestions what I can do do decrease the nausea? Also I am more swollen now than I was the day of the extraction. How long will it take to go away?

Thanks!

Tooth Extraction and Antiobiotics?
Normally the swelling will go down in a few days. you might want to call your dentist and tell him those antibiotics are making you sick. He will give you something else because you do need to be taking them. Try taking an anti-inflammatory and put a cold pack on the swollen areas to help take some of that away.... you'll be okay
Reply:Definitely keep taking the antibiotics. If he gave you pain meds, that could be making you feel dizzy or sick. If not, then call your dentist and talk to him...it could be possible that you are having a reaction to the antibiotics, or he may tell you that it is fine. I wouldn't stop taking them unless the dentist says to though or else you could end up with a serious infection!
Reply:take your medications, Clindamycin?
Reply:The swellen sound go down soon, it takes a few days. Antiobiotics upsets my stomach also, but you have to take them. Try taking them with a full stomach, try yogurt or soup or pastina pasta if you can't chew yet.

Good Luck!

Tooth extraction while pregnant....?

2010-05-17T20:51:00.001-07:00

I have been in really really bad pain from my teeth for a while but I HATE dentist. well now that I am pregnant for the 5th time it is worse! It finally got bad enough that I had to go see an emergency dentist on a sat. at 6pm and pay $700.00 out of pocket to have 2 teeth surgically removed. I felt So much better and on Sunday I ate everything in sight causing another tooth on the otherside of my mouth to start killing me! So anyways, I finally got the courage to go to the dentist today and I was so ready to have him pull it, he said he does not pull teeth on women over 30 weeks preg. because it causes too much stress on the baby and it will make me go into labor (like the pain is not enough stress!) so he wants me to go to an oral surgeon so they can sedate me (I thought sedation was bad while preg.?). He also would not give me anything for pain to hold me until I could see the surgeon . Why would one do it but he wont? Should I make an appt. with another and not tell them Im preg?

Tooth extraction while pregnant....?
You're so right when you say "like the pain is not enough stress"! Some dentists are way behind the times.

Yes, you can have any treatment you need, including local anaesthetic (usually lidocaine with adrenaline), Xrays, antibiotics (usually a penicillin), and moderate painkillers like Tylenol. The sooner you have the tooth removed, then the sooner you will feel better, and the sooner you'll be unstressed!

The only restriction with local anaesthetics is to avoid prilocaine with felypressin, as the felypressin can stimulate contractions.

If you need further reassurance, then talk to your obstetrician. He won't want you to be trying to last out the pregnancy with a toothache. Then find a useful dentist who has some common sense, but you should still tell them you're pregnant. Maybe THEY'LL feel reassured if they speak to your obstetrician.
Reply:I don't know about you, but I had a few teeth pulled when I was over 30 weeks pregnant with a little bit of novocaine and nothing else. It didn't make me go into labor or anything else like that, Matter of fact my baby (3rd one) ended up being born two weeks late!
Reply:no, you should never withhold info from a medical person...this could hurt your baby. I would talk to your OB and ask them any info related to this. pregnancy is a real strain on mouth health as it is. I do know that you should never use the kind of novicaine that has the ephinephrine in it (the stuff that makes it numb you faster) because if it goes into your blood stream it can make the baby's heart rate go too high.
Reply:Most dentists try not to do work on pregnant women, especially women past the 2nd trimester. The numbing medicine can be stressful on the baby and possibly comprimise the pregnancy. There are no pain meds other than Tylenol that are allowed for pregnant women. Most antibiotics are not given unless an emegency, unknown side effects on baby. I doubt an oral surgeon will sedate you and do the extractions either. Usually, they clean your teeth during pregnancy and that is it.
Reply:No problem. My wife did it while pregnant and nothing happened. We had a beautiful baby boy.
Reply:Different practitioners have different comfort levels when it comes to the third trimester of pregnancy. It is definitely better to have your tooth pulled now so you don't develop an infection that would actually affect the baby. As for pain medicine, acetaminophen (tylenol) is what is safe for pregnant women.

Why do you HATE us so much, we're only here to help you. Pls go for regular checkups so you don't have to deal with a crisis at the worst possible time. Hope you have a safe delivery.
Reply:The dentist may have just been concerned about how stressed you get at the dental office. He may sense how uncomfortable you are there... It sounds like you may get really stressed out, which would raise your own heart rate and Blood pressure, as well as your baby's. He is probably being cautious, and playing it safe. I would respect his opinion, but also get a second opinion from another dentist. Last, maybe before you even get the tooth pulled, see your doctor and ask his opinion on whether this procedure would possibly cause problems with your baby. In the medical field, doctors have to be overly cautious at times, to cover themselves from "what ifs" that might happen. I wouldn't be upset over it though... ultimately, it is better for a doctor to be overly cautious than to jump into something and find out it caused problems with your baby later... oh, and you should always be honest with your doctor, don't omit that you are pregnant, as his decisions do need to depend on all the information available, especially for your child's sake.

Abscess Tooth & Extraction?

2010-05-17T20:51:00.000-07:00

I went to my dentist today for a look at my abscess, they said it was a pretty normal abscess. I found out that my tooth with the abscess is actually a primary/first tooth. I have been taking clindamycin for a day now and he wants me to come in tomorrow to pull the tooth because it has a cavity too and is not repairable. My question is it normal to have a tooth pulled while I still have the abscess infection going on? I know my dentist is the one telling me this, but just wanted some opinions. Being this tooth is a "baby" tooth and my infection was normal I assume all will be well. Thanks for input all :)

Abscess Tooth %26amp; Extraction?
its alright to have ur baby tooth pulled out, since its creating such a problem, and the baby tooths roots arent there either, its jus hanging in place. ur set of permanent teeth when u grow older have no use of the baby teeth
Reply:Baby tooth doesn't have a root so should be no problem.
Reply:My dentist has always told me that he can NOT pull a tooth while there is still infection. I'd question this a little more with your dentist.
Reply:Brush and you wouldn't have had this problem.
Reply:If you don't get it pulled, the abscess won't go away, it will only get worse. The cavity if not taken care of will only continue to rot......get it removed.
Reply:yes this is fine. My mother had 2 sets of baby teeth and when she was in high school had to get them all pulled some witch still had abscess
Reply:If the infection is well-isolated and insignificant extraction ought not be an issue. However, it would be advisable to continue and complete the full course of your antibiotic without fail.
Reply:I had to have mine pulled but I am pretty sure I was on antibiotics for a week before they pulled it. Also, I would have them put you asleep. A dentist tried to pull mine for 20 minutes, she couldnt get it, I had half a tooth left after she was done. She sent me to have it surgically removed a day later.
Reply:If it was a permanent tooth, no. since it's a baby tooth, it's ok.

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Abscessed tooth extraction ?? costs ??

2010-05-17T20:50:00.002-07:00

I think I am in the middle of being ripped off. I haven't had enough money to have my teeth worked on and now I have an abscessed tooth and I went back to my dentist I had been seeing for 30 years before I got poor. they charged me $122 to take an x-ray of that one tooth to see if there was enough tooth to save to make a crown and then said there wasn't and then they are sending me to someone they say is good at extracting an abscessed tooth and they want about $600 to extract this tooth, They say they want to charge me an extra $275 to put me under because I might feel some pain ????? what is going on here, I am being charged almost $900 to have one tooth extracted. ?? anyone in the dental field know prices ? I need help as I have to borrow all this money ?????????

Abscessed tooth extraction ?? costs ??
I had an abscessed tooth extracted today. I had never been to this dentist and my insurance was not going to cover him, because he's not in my HMO. I heard he was the best, so I called them Fri. in so much pain, I could have jumped off a bridge. I went in this a.m., they did a digital x-ray, and once he saw the tooth had to come out, he numbed it big time. I swear, after he numbed the area alot..I never felt the needle either, but I think my pain from the abscessed tooth took over anything else at that point, but all I felt was pressure..like when he pulled the tooth out. When it was done, I literally cried, cause I was so happy and expected to be in SOOO much pain and I wasn't at all!! It was all over in 5 mins., or less, and I've been fine all night. This doctor charged me $179.00 for xray and extraction. My other dentist would have given me meds first, and would have sent me to another dentist to have it pulled. I think if I were you, I'd call around. The nurses told me that I did not feel any pain because this dentist knows how to mix the pain meds to numb the area well enough that none of his patients ever feel pain. When I called them Friday, they did say they had payment plans, since my insurance would not cover him.

I know what you are going through, because I kept putting this off..for like 3 yrs. It would get infected, the hmo dentist would give me antibiotics, told me to come back in a week and i never would, cause i was too scared. I have like 3 more to be pulled and am not worried at all now.

Go online and do research in your area. See what dentists offer and make calls. Sooner you get it done, the better you will feel. Good Luck
Reply:Don't know..
Reply:Definite rip off. I had to have a tooth out today - it cost $200 all up. That included an x-ray too. They just numbed the whole area big time, a bit of pressure and pulling and it was out. Find another dentist.

Tooth extraction with local anesthesia?

2010-05-17T20:50:00.001-07:00

I am so scared of the dentist, my upper right molar had a cavity in the beginning of last year, i went to the dentist when i part of it broke off, but i was so scared to have local anesthesia cause i thought i would feel it %26amp; hear it. The total was over 500$ up front with military insurance? we couldnt afford it so I said I would wait, now I have 3 wisdom teeth coming in even though the dentist said they probably wouldnt. I need the broken one out! Im trying to get pregnant though and I should be ovulating soon, if i become pregnant can i still have this done? and with local anesthesia can you really feel the pressure and hear the sounds of the tooth coming out? ahh god, nothing to graphic, im gonna end up with an infection cause im so terrified and keep putting this off

Tooth extraction with local anesthesia?
Your best bet is to have them all out as soon as possible. If you are trying to get, or might be pregnant, do not use nitrous, it can cause a miscarriage. General anesthesia would be a no-no too. The IV drugs would not be good for the developing fetus. Local would be the way to do it. Go to an oral surgeon, have a consultation and explain your situation. They should be able to give you financial options and help you feel more comfortable with the surgery. I have had teeth removed with just a local anesthetic. It's noisy and you feel pressure, not the most fun experience in the world, but not the worst either. You definitely want to have the broken tooth extracted, just to keep your health great for the pregnancy. Good Luck!
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth removed with local anesthetics. As soon as they came out I got one side removed. I do feel that having a mouth full of hurt isn't the best solution. I will tell you honestly, that the longer you wait , the more it will hurt. The first time I felt nothing. When the freezing finally wore off, I was in pain. Thank you pharmacist. The second time, I was in so much pain, he couldn't give me enough anesthetic. But I was able to eat right after and felt no pain when I got home.

I think that you could really consider the health of your teeth. Your baby is going to be living there for a few months and I think it's unfair for him/her to have bacteria going down with the food that you provide it.

Talk to the Dentist about the drugs used. You may even have to ask your doctor or OB/GYn about pain care. And you can always bring you mp3 player. Good luck :))
Reply:I also had three teeth removed without anesthesia and it did not hurt at all. The dentist frooze my teeth using a needle and when they extracted my teeth, all i felt was pressure. After the extraction there is slight pain and bleeding, but it only last for a 1 - 2 days
Reply:It's not that big a deal to get all 4 wisdom teeth out with just the local and LOTS cheaper and LOTS faster. Get nitrous oxide (laughing gas), a topical gel to numb your gums and then the shots.

Yes you can feel the pressure and 'hear' what's going on, but with nitrous, you shouldn't really care :) Have your pain killer prescription filled before you go in, and (with dentist permission) take it an hour before your appointment. I got mine done without the nitrous and just the pain killer.

Honestly the worst part was just getting the numbing shots, it always the worst part, that's how I learned I should take my pain killer prescription BEFORE the appointment!

You 'should' do it before you get pregnant if you want to do it with general anesthesia, or even with the laughing gas. If you have to do it while pregnant with general, they'll want you to put it off until your second trimester and that's a horrible time to deal with your teeth!

You can also schedule a visit to Mexico. It will be even less expensive in most places. Is the $500 with a military dentist or an off post dentist? You can also look for a dental school in your area.

The infection is worse. Make the appointment ASAP if it's really a risk to get the broken tooth out. The root canal for the infection I got later in a fractured tooth(I didn't know it was fractured) made the extractions look like a cake walk.
Reply:I had all my wisdom teeth removed without the anesthesia, just the Novocaine, I had 2 at separate times and 2 together. There was no real pain, just pressure, after when the Novocaine wore off it did hurt but they do give you pain meds, and make sure you take them. If you think you feel ok and say I won't take them after a while they will hurt more and it will take a while before the pain killers work. You should do this before you get pregnant, you don't want the pain meds in your system, and pregnancy puts a strain on your oral health. People are advised to watch their teeth and gums especially during pregnancy, puberty, menopause and during your period. Don't worry it isn't that bad!!

PS It is a shame we don't provide better for our military personnel, if you are defending our country or us your medical and dental bills should be on us, or on U.S.
Reply:If it as an ordinary extraction of an ordinary molar then you really don't need to have it done under gas though I had it when young. I preferred to have gas for that (did not have to pay to be knocked out though as minor and it was under British NHS) but did have it done once under local. There is just a bit of pressure for a bit and then it is out. It's not really a big deal and some fillings I've had have been more unpleasant.

Wisdom teeth are quite different though. Sometimes if it's one it's not much different to having an ordinary molar out but sometimes it is really prolonged and can be painful even if only one. If you are having all three out it is best to have it done under general anasthetic. Wisdom teeth don't need to come out though unless they are causing probs.
Reply:I agree with kitty, your first responder. Your health is what will affect the baby's health.

$500 is not a lot of money compared to the cost of what might be irreversible damage by not getting the procedure done. Will you be able to go through with child birth if you cannot even have a couple teeth removed? Child birth is much more painful and longer lasting than the pain of tooth extraction.

Tooth extraction help????

2010-05-17T20:50:00.000-07:00

I had a tooth out yesterday that has been very painful for about a week, when it was out, the dentist said it had an absess on the root. Today, it is so swollen, and incredibly painful! Looking at the socket, it all looks fine, nice blood clot in place, but the swelling in the cheek and pain makes me feel like before the tooth was out, if not even worse! Whats happening?

Tooth extraction help????
that is normal for an extracted abcess tooth to cause the are and cheek to be swollen and painful. if the dentist didn't give you a perscription for a pain med or antibiotics, take motrin or call him and ask for them. it is nothing the dentist did.
Reply:Sounds like you need a different dentist?? It really seems like you should be taking an antibiotic.
Reply:You have an infection and you should get on the phone to your dentist and

Make an appointment don't ask for advice and tell them that you are in pain

Speak of the pain the same way a news reporter on the 6:o-clock tells how bad something is

Blow it out of proportion to put it bluntly.

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If this don't get help

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Reply:It really sounds like you have a dry socket. The exact same thing happened when I had my wisdom tooth pulled. It also had an abcess. I had to go back to the dentist and they put medicated gauze in the socket. It tastes bad but made it feel 100000000000000 times better and was totally worth the nasty taste. It also helped my tooth heal faster.
Reply:if your dentist prescribed a pain reliever, you should take it when you feel pain from your tooth. swelling on your cheek is normal. i had mine for about a week too. all i did was to put ice over it most of the time for about a week. it reduced the swelling a lot and it helped decrease the pain too.
Reply:Did your dentist explain to you what an abscess was? Basically, it's an infection in the tooth, or gum-line. So, you know the abscess was on the root of the tooth, and it has been removed. The swelling, and pain could possibly be the infection is still partially there. I would call your dentist, and explain to him/her, the swelling, and how painful it is. He might need to put you on an antibiotic for a few days.

Tooth extraction...shifting?

2010-05-17T20:49:00.002-07:00

So tooth #13, the yellow one in my upper mouth in this pic

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is decaying. I've had two root canals done on this tooth and it has always bothered me (straight after the root canal), but I just never had the time to go get it redone, or to get the crown. Now my dentist (not the same ones who did the root canals) is telling me that it's decaying. I just really want to get rid of this tooth. If I get it extracted, will my teeth shift enough to cause gaps? Also, all of my 4 wisdom teeth have pretty much surfaced. Will my molars shift towards the front, or will all my front teeth shift towards the back?

Tooth extraction...shifting?
Your age is necessary to decide about shifting teeth. There is something called the mesial (forward) drift. It happens more on the lower arch than the upper. This allows teeth to drift into other positions. However, this happens to young people. After age 18, the drift subsides, however, teeth can tip over or supererupt at any age. Have an endodontist (specialist in root canals) evaluate the tooth and follow his/her directions. If you loose the tooth, you might need a bridge or an implant.

DDS 32 yrs

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Tooth extraction aftercare?

2010-05-17T20:49:00.001-07:00

i've had one of my molars out two days ago, and a absess was found beneath it. i was prescribed antibiotics, i think to help the absess go away. my teeth are now itchy and i feel like i want to wobble them around all the time. also, there is white stuff in the gums where my tooth used to be, which makes me cringe to touch with my tongue.

here's what i want to know;

-what is the white stuff?

-if i brush the area, will the white stuff go away?

-why are my teeth itching?

-is it safe to use mouthwash such as corsodil or lystering on the area.

thank you!!

Tooth extraction aftercare?
OK, to keep there area clean you should rinse with luke warm salt water and try to hold it on the "wound" for a few seconds, this will help you heal and keep the area nice and clean. The last thing you want is an infection and belive me that's no fun! As for the "white stuff" I can only assume its plaque, with a clean piece of gauze you could gently wipe that away, you can buy this from the chemist. I wouldn't go poking around there or try to brush it away. As for your teeth aching, i take it you mean the teeth either side of the extracted one? This will settle down in a few days, the dentist probably had to do a bit of proding and poking so sometimes things feel like they've got worse instead of better, don't worry if you are in pain just take what ever pain killers you would normally take and that should do the trick. Corsodyl is good as its main use is for gum probs as far as Listerine goes theres nothing in that, that will do any good or harm for that matter it just tastes nice. Hope this helps and things settle down.
Reply:Best thing you can do is use warm salt and water mouthwashes several times a day. Much better than all those commercial products and cheaper too. It acts as anantiseptic and it will leave your mouth feeling fresher. Don't brush the cavity.... give it a chance to heal...the white stuff is just part of the healing process....it will go as the wound heals.

Don't know why your teeth are itching...never heard of that before...maybe just a reaction to the anaesthetic.
Reply:Can't help you with the itchy teeth that is something I have never experienced, but the white stuff is good as it is showing the area is getting better, and yes cordysl is great for it and will keep it very clean and safe. The antibiotics will deal with any residual infection.

Sorry about the itchy teeth as I said new one for me!
Reply:1) White stuff is normal could be plaque build up or the gum is healing.

2) If it's plaque then of course it will go away.

3)Your teeth are itchy because the wound is healing, it's like a scab.

4)You can use Lysterine if you like, you dentist or surgeon should have given you a syringe so you can spray water into the extraction area to keep clean.

Broken tooth and wisdom tooth extraction...scared!?

2010-05-17T20:49:00.000-07:00

So I haven't been to the dentist in about 7 or 8 years because my family never had insurance and I never had anything majorily wrong with my teeth. Well about a year and a half ago my top left wisdom tooth started growing in and its kinda stopped now. It doesn't hurt or cause me any problems but it isn't fully grown in. My teeth are already kinda scrunched together as it is. Well this morning I woke up and the tooth on my top left (where my wisdom tooth is coming in) not the molar next to the wisdom but the 2nd to last one, the corner of is is loose and it feels like it broke but the piece is still attached. The tooth doesn't hurt or anything it's just annoying. Well anyways I called an oral surgeon and I have an appointment Monday to have an evaluation and then I might get my wisdom teeth pulled next week.

So the question is...what should I expect from getting my teeth pulled? And what should i eat since my tooth is broken.

Sorry so long but I'm kinda scared.

Broken tooth and wisdom tooth extraction...scared!?
i would eat soft foods like oatmeal, soups, etc...

i wouldnt be scared about the surgery, they anesthitise you so you dont feel it. it is sore for 5 days after, but it will hurt worse it you leave it as is...

good luck.
Reply:Don't worry about it, my friend had a wisdom tooth out last year and it didn't hurt at all! Just stick to soft foods for a while like soup and stuff, and you should be fine ;)

Dentist cracked my Wisdom Tooth during Extraction?

2010-05-15T16:54:00.003-07:00

I went in on Tuesday to get my lower wisdom tooth extracted, and my dentist had a really tough time getting it out. He was twisting and pulling the best I can recollect.....then Crack!!!!! When he finally did get it out, he pointed out that one of the prongs or roots had snapped off from the tooth itself...presumably from the crack noise we all heard. My dentists said that the roots doesn't get infected and that after the extraction site heals, everything will be fine. I don't know but it kind of worries me. Has anyone experienced this or am I the only one? What are the possible effects of this? I'm not buying what my dentist is telling me.

Dentist cracked my Wisdom Tooth during Extraction?
I am pretty sure that root CAN get infected. The nerve of the tooth is now exposed so you will get all kinds of bacteria and food in there before the hole closes up. It is a simple procedure to get a single root out. They take what looks like a screwdriver and just pop it out with a bit of lever action. He should have removed the whole tooth. In the meantime, make sure you keep it clean (without removing the clot - you don't want dry socket).
Reply:get a good Attorney Report It

Reply:serious you should get a lawyer to sue the bastard for malpractice Report It

Reply:Well every doctor or dentist does a botch job sooner or later.
Reply:Nope, they had to crack mine to get them out too.
Reply:I'm pretty sure the roots can get infected.. isn't that what a Root Canal is for?
Reply:That actually happens alot during extractions.As long as the dentist removed the roots and all the broken tooth pieces you will be fine. They should of taken an xray afterwards to make sure all the tooth structure was removed. If he did leave the roots in there then you will have problems. Make sure all of the tooth was removed,roots included.
Reply:He's right- why should u not believe him.?Its perfectly in order to leave a bit of root in-often less hassle than getting out what is actually a very small bit of root.

Why ask on this site, rather than the dentist...........also, how would he benefit from not telling u the truth?
Reply:you'll be ok, wisdom teeth are very difficult to remove because they have three roots on them as opposed to one like in your front teeth. if it doesn't get infected then why pay the extra money to go to an oral surgeon to get a root tip removed? good luck!!!

Is extraction the only solution for an infected tooth?

2010-05-15T16:54:00.002-07:00

My son is 2 1/2. He had a big fall and injured his front teeth...which healed. Then many moths lated he had a second fall...but this time a swollen ball formed on one of the teeth. I decided to watch it for a week but I don't know how I forgot it. I remembered 3 months later...I have been beating myself up for the past week. Now there is second ball of flesh dangling on the second tooth...both bleed. I took him to the dentist who said the infection got too far. A second person at the office said it was bad...and he removed the two teeth. I have been crying since we got in the car...and I cried beside his bed when he slept. I don't know how I forgot it, I am usually very careful esp with heath issues. I am very sad because he will have that smile until he gets his permanent teeth. Was extraction the only solution?

Is extraction the only solution for an infected tooth?
Don't drive yourself crazy over this. If the baby wasn't telling you about the pain it probably wasn't that bad mainly because the nerves were probably hurt after the fall. Yes, extraction was the only way but a lot of kids have this done right after falls and the teeth die off. This will not affect the permanant teeth. It actually is better for them for the tooth to be gone. You have to stop thinking about what you feel is a huge error. As parents we are always going to have some sort of mistake we make and this is only natural. Be happy the teeth are now gone and there will be no more problems with the Sweetie.
Reply:Glad to help my Dear. I hope you feel better about this now. :) Report It

Reply:don't beat yourself up....yes extraction is the only solution when those teeth become infected....Please don't let it bother you to much they would probly needed extraction a couple months ago...Dr.J the fall is what did it not you
Reply:my advice to you is...you must bring your son as soon as possible to nearest dentist or doctor don't just observe it because you are not a doctor that you know everything because doctors know best and so that your son is not suffering...
Reply:Yes and Dr. J is so right, don't beat yourself up, time didn't change the outcome in this situation.
Reply:JM,

IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. I'M SURPRISED THE DOCTOR DIDN'T OFFER TO DO PULPOTOMIES FOR THOSE TEETH RATHER THAN TO EXTRACT THEM, BUT IF THERE WERE FRACTURES OF THE TEETH THEN THE EXTRACTIONS WERE THE RIGHT CHOICE.

WHEN A TOOTH IS FIRST TRAUMATIZED IN A FALL THE NERVE INSIDE IT MAY OR MAY NOT HEAL. IF IT DOESN'T HEAL A PULPOTOMY WILL SAVE THE TOOTH FROM EXTRACTION.
Reply:When infection in the teeth has progressed to a point where multiple abscesses are present then yes, removal is your best option. I honestly wouldn't beat yourself up over it. I would try to learn from it. On the bright side, the infection didn't cause the removal of permanent teeth and he is still very young. At his current age the missing teeth probably don't bother him as much as you think, and by the time it might begin to bother him his permanent teeth will more than likely be growing in and those around him will have missing teeth as well due to their baby teeth coming out. Everything is okay. You're not a horrible mother.

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Is extraction the only solution for an infected tooth?

2010-05-15T16:54:00.001-07:00

Constant neck pain and some jaw pain after wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-15T16:54:00.000-07:00

I had my upper and lower wisdom teeth pulled on my left side 3 weeeks ago and now I have a reoocuring neck pain and some jaw pain and at times the pain even goes down to the top of my shoulder and at times up to my ear. The pain is on the same side as the extractions and I am wondering if it is related to my wisdom teeth extractions since it started after the was pulled?

BTW the funny part is the pain is in my neck more than anywhere and I think it is coming from the gland.

Constant neck pain and some jaw pain after wisdom tooth extraction?
weird. was it an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who took out your wisdom teeth? you may have an infection or dry socket. you should seek consultation with an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in your area. Go to www. aaoms.org
Reply:Did the dentist put you in some kind of brace while s/he was extracting those teeth ?? That could have sprained it a little -- that's happened to me. It goes away eventually.

And ALL FOUR teeth in one sitting: OUCH!!! I had em out one at a time and it was still no fun!! I think your pain might be part of the normal healing process

But why not just ask the dentist??? Maybe you can take some Tylenol, use a warm compress on the neck? BUT let the Dentist tell you that, not me.

Good luck.
Reply:Call your dentist immediately. This could be an infection that is spreading!!!!!

Constant neck pain and some jaw pain after wisdom tooth extraction?

2010-05-15T16:53:00.002-07:00

I had my upper and lower wisdom teeth pulled on my left side 3 weeeks ago and now I have a reoocuring neck pain and some jaw pain and at times the pain even goes down to the top of my shoulder and at times up to my ear. The pain is on the same side as the extractions and I am wondering if it is related to my wisdom teeth extractions since it started after they were pulled?

BTW the funny part is the pain is in my neck more than anywhere and I think it is coming from the gland.

Constant neck pain and some jaw pain after wisdom tooth extraction?
I didn't have the pain in my neck, per se, but my jaw continued to hurt quite a bit after my wisdom teeth were removed. I had "dry sockets" which is essentially what happens when the blood clot is dislodged from where the tooth once was. It gets infected and hurts like heck. You should go back to your oral surgeon to let him/her look at it. Infections in your mouth can be deadly because it can get into every system of your body. Don't waste time getting it checked!
Reply:3 weeks later and pain?? You could have an infection!!! Call your doctor asap to get checked out, this is serious.

Post-surgical infections are just as risky as surgery itself, so don't put this off.
Reply:It's really weird but the teeth are hooked up to everything in that area, your ears, neck, throat, pulmonary arteries and heart, etc.. The doctor might have punched a hole through something.
Reply:More than likely it is not from the extraction but from the novocaine that they injected into you before the extraction. if it hit wrong it deadened a nerve and will take 3 to 5 weeks to regenerate. So long as it is not getting any worse, give it another week or two before you worry too much. If it worsens or does not clear up in another 2 week, get thee to a Dr.

Acceptable Pain Medication for Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

2010-05-15T16:53:00.001-07:00

My wife just had one of her wisdom teeth pulled this afternoon and is in considerable pain, but is bearing through it pretty well. Her dentist told her to take 800mg Acetaminophen/every 6 hours. She is really a little girl (no sexism implied :-) when it comes to pain, and she asked about anything stronger she could get than Tylenol, and her dentist told her flatly that he didn't think it would be necessary.

Now, on Monday she goes in for the remaining three, plus a couple fillings and we are really concerned about her comfort after the extractions. Should she expect the dentist to giver her a script, and if he doesn't, is there any other way she can get relief? I don't think she could have convinced the denstist she was a junkie if she tried, she's a very clean cut, young %26amp; fit woman.

Acceptable Pain Medication for Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Is it just tylenol, or is it tylonol w/ codiene. which is what I got,as well as about anyone I knew did. something like Tylenol #3 or so,

Tylonol brand name for Acetaminophen

and I guess a good question that would pertain: Is she pregnant, or did she say she could be, as then the light script would make some sense, however note: that amount of tylenol is close to the recommended limit for daily dosage of Acetaminophen per day, so wouldn't be recommended to increase it; talk to doctor/dentist, you could try calling them, but don't know if dentist have night call service like other doctors. but who knows if he would think it an emergency to call you back???

well good luck hope she can fall and stay asleep for awhile anyway as it would be some relief.
Reply:All he gave her was tylenol? He sounds like a dink. Most dentists will write out a prescription for Vicodin, or Percocet for wisdom teeth extractions.
Reply:I was given percocet, which worked, for the most part. I wouldn't be satisfied with Acetaminophen.

Make sure she keeps it iced, almost all the time. Frozen peas and an ice bandage work great. The sooner the swelling goes down and stays down... the happier the wife.... and the happier you.
Reply:Call the dentist first thing in the morning and tell them the 800 mgs is not helping. Then put her on the spot. Tell her she can either give her something stronger or you will have the others removed by another dentist.

That will hit her in the pocketbook.

She MUST release all your records, including x-rays. If she balks at doing so contact the state board of dentistry also.

For the pain right now, go to the ER.
Reply:threats will make you look like a junkie looking for a score, and you'll get nothing and like it.

Tell him the Tylenoll is not helping, and can you get something for the pain.

Mostly Norco/Vicodin Percocet/Lorecet Tylenolwcod. #3 is prescriped with wisdom teeth.
Reply:Vicodin or Darveset for pain and for imflamation i would suggest 800mg every 8 hours (ibuprofen).

If the dentist refuses have her go to the Emergency room. They will definately give her something.

Note: Vicodin can cause constipation and dry mouth.

Darvaset can cause complications if you have a seizure disorder. Make sure you know her medical back ground before hand.

Good job looking out for your woman!
Reply:Are you sure he said Acetaminophen? It should be Ibuprofen.

I advise going to an oral surgeon for the remaining extractions...regular dentists usually don't have the correct instruments or training for this type of procedure. Also, an oral surgeon has at least 4 years of medical training that dentists don't have. Recommending such large doses of acetaminophen sends a warning flag...please help your wife look into finding a qualified professional.
Reply:Ibuprofen every 4 hours for inflammation...and a low dose of Vicodin for pain as needed...but if pain is too bad that could be a problem called Dry Socket, and extremely painful...usually happens with smokers..should be treated ASAP takes sometime to control that pain...errgghhh

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Wisdom tooth extraction - when does the danger of dry socket pass?

2010-05-15T16:53:00.000-07:00

I got my wisdom teeth removed yesterday morning. I've been very careful with taking care of them so as not to get a dry socket because my bottom extractions were very traumatic.

At this point, is it safe to say that if I don't have a dry socket yet, I won't get one, even if I start spitting or drinking diet soda?

Wisdom tooth extraction - when does the danger of dry socket pass?
I got my lower wisdom teeth removed this morning. I have been reading the post-operative care and it states that you want to refrain from spitting because it may dislodge the blood clot that needs to form in order to not got get a dry socket. You will know if you developed a dry socket, because you will begin feeling an intense pain where the the tooth was removed and it will not be consistent with the pain that you felt immediately after the extraction. So, it is advisable that you wait at least 4-5 days before spitting, drinking carbonated drinks and smoking ( if you are a smoker). Also if you had a traumatic extraction ( bony impaction) than you should be extra careful, as you are more likely to develop dry sockets.

I hope this helps and that you have a speedy recovery :)
Reply:Ask your Dentist to be sure but I'd give it a couple of days. At least Sun or Mon.
Reply:I got mine removed yesterday, too.

They told me after about five days, I can start rinsing out the sockets, so I would say after five days.

Any sooner, and you could risk getting dry socket.

Best of luck.

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Jaw pain and stiffness after tooth extraction?

2010-05-15T16:52:00.003-07:00

I had two teeth extracted about a week ago on the same side of my mouth, one on top and one on bottom. Since then, my jaw on that side has been REALLY sore. It hurts to open it up wide, like if I'm yawning, and it hurts to chew. It also feels really stiff and like it might pop out of place at any moment (though it hasn't before). Could this be because they had to inject novocaine into the joint when the extracted my teeth? What else could cause this? I've heard of TMJ disorders...could that be a possibility? I've never had a problem before these extractions and I really hope it's going to go away soon. I'm a little concerned and I am honestly scared that I'm going to dislocate it or something when I'm chewing or yawning. I have a follow up with my oral surgeon on Friday but I figured I would try to get some answers now. Thanks!

Jaw pain and stiffness after tooth extraction?
I had my two left-side wisdom teeth (top %26amp; bottom) extracted on February 8th. My jaw ached until probably yesterday! Today is the first day that (so far) I have almost no discomfort, but I still feel strange tingling sensations now and then and the swelling is probably about 98% gone (but I can still notice a tiny bit). I called my oral surgeon to make sure this was normal because I had the two on the right side taken out about 6 months ago and it wasn't nearly this bad.

He assured me that this is normal. He said that unless the pain is excruciating (which could be the sign of a dry socket), it's perfectly normal to experience soreness for a week or more.

I can tell you that it IS normal to not be able to open your mouth all the way at first. It will take a little bit of time to get back to your old self, trust me. I assumed that because my last extraction was relatively easy, that this one had gone horribly wrong. Apparently, my last one healed unusually quickly and this time it's more of a "normal" healing process.

Still, it's been a very uncomfortable process and I was only really able to eat solid foods starting this past sunday, and still mostly only on the side that didn't have extractions this time.

Remember to always rinse after you eat anything (preferably with salt water). This helps get rid of stray food particles and the salt water aids in the healing process. I know it's not the best tasting, but it does work.

Did your surgeon prescribe antibiotics to stave off infection? If so, make sure you take them religiously until they're gone.

Also, if you have no Ibuprofen allergies, I found that taking Ibuprofen really helps with the soreness (especially at bedtime, when it's uncomfortable to sleep on that side of your face!)... Occasionally, I would still put a small icepack against my cheek, and that helped a little as well.

Just take it slow with what you're eating. Don't force hard solid foods if your jaw isn't ready for them... I know soups and mushy foods get boring after a while but hang in there!

I'm only just starting to feel normal again and it's been over a week so sometimes it just takes longer - remember that it's a lot of trauma to your jaw and your mouth has to readjust to this. After my first extractions, I healed pretty quickly but then about a month later, I would have these random, sort of intense bursts of pain, so I called the surgeon, who told me that this is normal as the teeth are still moving around and adjusting to the new space. Eventually, it did stop!

Be patient and careful and you should be fine!
Reply:Stay away from chewey foods, and try taking a muscle relaxer. This is common when your mouth is open for long periods of time. If it doesn't start healing in another two to three days I would suggest going and seeing your doctor to be sure that you don't have TMJ. Most people just don't get TMJ from seeing a dentist and having your mouth open for that long, it's normally something that starts from clenching and grinding your teeth. If you do have that problem talk to your dentist about getting a mouth splint to wear at night time as well as going to physio therapy
Reply:Try some heat on your jaw to help ease the stiffness. If this persists then tell the Dr about your symptoms they may need to have a better look at it to determine what is going on. I hope you feel better!
Reply:I had two teeth pulled several months ago and experienced the same issues. It goes away, but it was difficult to yawn, chew, and sometimes even talk. It gets better. Hang in there!